Underwriter – Reinsurance & Aviation

Job Summary:

• The role will be responsible for day to day administrative and technical underwriting responsibilities of the General Aviation portfolio and reinsurance activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Quote and bind risks written within the General Aviation underwriting guidelines and appetites.
•  Assist in the underwriting and processing of new and renewable Aviation business in line with our underwriting appetite, authority limits and business plan.
•  Track premium income bookings, meet expected figures and investigate any differences.
•  Monitor aggregate exposures, assist in the modelling of the Aviation business, and manageand monitor portfolio metrics.
•  Manage interactions between Underwriting and Reinsurance functions to ensure all outstanding queries are addressed.
•  Oversee Broker business pipelines, preparing for and attending relationship meetings where appropriate.
•  Attend technical presentations and training programs, both internally and externally, to enhance technical understanding of the Aviation product line.
•  Actively engage in cross-selling opportunities where appropriate.
•  Work in conjunction with the team ensure efficient working practices are in place and adhered to as per established underwriting guidelines.
•  Assist management with building, running and monitoring exposure reports.
•  To meet company standards in respect of policy documentation, timeframe for quoting new and renewal business and compliance issues.
•  Attend to clients and resolve complaints.

Job Holder Specifications

Knowledge, skills and Abilities

•  Aviation experience gained within an underwriting or broking environment.
•  You will need to demonstrate a practical and common-sense approach to dealing with differing situations and an ability to tackle problems often against tight timeframes.
•  Interest in Multinational programs.
•  Excellent communication skills, with ability to build internal and external relationships.
•  Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to follow-up independently and to effectively prioritise tasks.
•  Strong customer service and sales skills – experience in dealing with brokers and other business partners considered an asset.
•  Competency in Microsoft Office required, advanced capabilities in Excel and or Data/Analytical experience desirable.
•  High quality underwriting and customer service skills required to handle complex coverage issues and challenging client relations.
•  Strong knowledge of industry issues and trends required.
•  Advanced analytical and mathematical proficiency preferred.
•  Ability to demonstrate logical approach to processes and problem solving.
•  Proven ability to solve problems independently and with success.
•  Ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player, in a multi-task environment.
•  Willingness to take professional development, insurance and aviation related courses necessary.

Credentials and Experience

•  College / University degree or equivalent industry experience.
•  ACII Holder
•  A minimum of 3 years of aviation underwriting experience, or 5 years’ experience
• dealing with aviation insurance from a non-underwriting background.