Underwriting Director, Facultative - 28794

  • The Emerald Group
  • Jul 24, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

The primary responsibility of this role is a mix of underwriting and client interaction - two dynamic areas requiring flexibility of approach and a detailed knowledge of the market environment you operate within

  • Location: London
  • Type: Permanent

Key Duties (Including but not limited to):

  • Underwriting for new and existing clients in accordance with the Company underwriting philosophy
  • Analyse and access Property submissions in respect of coverage and risk hazards, determine capacity and offer proposals for lead or follow business
  • Broker and cedant visits/calls to develop relationships with individual client contacts
  • Build and maintain knowledge of the geographic markets you operate in with respect to wording, law, regulation as well as brokers and competitors
  • A University Degree required; professional re/insurance designations such as ACII or CPCU would be an asset
  • Currently working in the market with a good track record and have contacts with both cedants and brokers
  • Proven ability to market to individuals in the industry at all levels
  • High degree of technical competence for property class
  • UK & international travel is expected for this position