Senior Underwriter - Financial Lines

Senior Underwriter - Financial LinesLocation: LondonEmployment Type: PermanentDepartment: UnderwritingReporting to: Chief Underwriting OfficerAbout the CompanyOur client is a modern, technology-enabled specialty insurance carrier operating in the London Market. The business partners with MGAs, captives and specialist intermediaries to develop innovative insurance programmes tailored to niche market needs.The organisation combines underwriting expertise with data and operational agility to deliver sustainable, profitable programmes across the specialty insurance market.The RoleOur client is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Financial Lines Underwriter to join their London underwriting team.The role will focus on evaluating and onboarding delegated underwriting programmes across financial lines, working closely with MGAs, brokers and internal stakeholders to assess programme viability and performance.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess and evaluate new delegated underwriting programme opportunities within financial linesAnalyse programme profitability, pricing structure and risk exposureProvide technical underwriting expertise across Financial Lines risks (e.g. D&O, E&O, Cyber)Support onboarding of new programmes and operational implementationCollaborate with operations, finance, legal and compliance teamsContribute to underwriting guidelines, coverage structures and pricing strategiesSupport portfolio management and programme performance monitoringAssist with reinsurance strategy and capital allocationExperience & Knowledge8+ years underwriting experience within Financial LinesStrong understanding of delegated authority and MGA programmesExperience within the London MarketKnowledge of underwriting profitability drivers and programme performance metricsStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilitiesSkillsStrong technical underwriting and analytical capabilitiesExcellent communication and negotiation skillsCommercial mindset with attention to detailComfortable working in a growth-focused and evolving environmentWhat's on OfferOpportunity to join a fast-growing specialty insurance platformExposure to innovative financial lines programmesEntrepreneurial and collaborative cultureHighly competitive salary and benefits package