Senior Underwriter (Transport & Logistics)

TL;DR

Senior Underwriter (Transport & Logistics): Managing a diverse worldwide portfolio of transport and logistics risks with an accent on technical expertise, risk accuracy, and broker relationship management. Focus on navigating complex wording/clauses, collaborating with actuaries on portfolio strategy, and developing new distribution channels.

Location: Hybrid in London, UK

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 500 global insurance holding company specializing in insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations.

What you will do

• Manage a worldwide Transport and Logistics portfolio, ensuring technical expertise and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with brokers and customers to advance the company brand.
• Collaborate with actuaries to define and implement portfolio strategies.
• Lead the drafting, amending, and challenging of complex wordings and clauses.
• Analyze competitor products and provide expert input to innovate and refine the product suite.
• Manage the renewal book of business in alignment with combined ratio targets.

Requirements

• Strong professional experience in Transport & Logistics Underwriting.
• Expertise in portfolio management, risk acceptance, and underwriting data analysis.
• Proficiency in actuarial concepts and claims data analysis.
• Ability to comprehend and improve complex insurance wordings.
• Must be based in London, UK for hybrid work arrangement.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills for high-level relationship management.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary and annual bonus.
• Up to 16% company pension scheme.
• Comprehensive private medical and dental cover, including a menopause plan and emergency care.
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy or sell extra leave.
• Income protection, life assurance, and an electric car scheme.
• Support for flexible working patterns and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.