Senior Underwriter Financial Lines

Reference: 10035735 Antwerp Open-ended Executive search

Description

• Support the development of the annual business plan for the Underwriting division and ensure delivery of the plan in accordance with stated risk tolerances;
• Ensure the team’s awareness of the business plan and its context so that they are able to take appropriate action and make informed decisions;
• Contribute and participate in all meetings in order to share and develop strategy, knowledge and best practice;
• Contribute new ideas and concepts to support the development and delivery of the business plan;

• Establish and strengthen relationships with brokers, industry bodies, business partners, reinsurers and colleagues, to maximise influence and achieve business objectives;
• Demonstrate understanding and awareness of market dynamics and market cycles to drive and enhance business performance;
• Continually develop expertise and technical knowledge through appropriate development initiatives;
• Underwrite insurance risks in accordance with the business plan and personal authority to meet business objectives;
• Contribute and influence in the review and analysis of the portfolio, to identify progress towards business objectives;
• Ensure entries are properly recorded onto relevant systems in a timely manner whilst ensuring accuracy of data with relation to both underwriting and aggregate exposures;

• Compliance with all applicable internal and external laws, regulations, policies, procedures and guidance;
• Adhere to underwriting standards, instructions and best practice methodology in order to minimise risk;
• Apply any reinsurance requirements in accordance with stated risk tolerances and to deliver against business plan;

• Manage resources across the team to ensure business requirements are achieved;
• Motivate and develop the team by demonstrating good leadership behaviours and management best practice;
• Manage performance in accordance with the company’s performance process.

Your profile

• Extensive knowledge of relevant market conditions for specific class/portfolio;
• Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements;
• Strong knowledge of Liberty (including Group) underwriting process and procedure;
• Good knowledge of relevant Liberty underwriting systems;
• Thorough understanding of class specific underwriting and reinsurance knowledge;
• Intermediate/ advanced level understanding of relevant software including Excel and other departmental software packages;
• Strong level of numeracy and literacy skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills;
• Ability to analyse and use data for decision making;
• Strong attention to detail;
• People management – ability to engage and lead a team;
• Degree or equivalent qualification desired – e.g. ACII;
• Significant experience gained within the insurance industry;
• Use of risk profiling and pricing tools and loss models;
• Strong established customer/broker relationships.

Offer

• Monthly salary indication: unknown
• A competitive salary package that aligns with the market standard for experienced underwriting professionals in Belgium, based on recent salary insights within the insurance sector;
• Total compensation typically includes a fixed component supplemented by variable elements tied to individual performance and company results;
• The offer reflects the specialized nature of Financial Lines, emphasizing expertise, level of responsibility, and risk management;
• The final terms will consider factors such as your experience, level of knowledge, complexity of the role, and the specific activities within the field;
• Additional benefits may be available depending on internal policies and the overall compensation strategy of the organization.

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