Senior Underwriter (Casualty)

Job description

A rare opportunity to join a fast-growing technology-enabled specialty carrier in a senior role with real strategic influence. What makes this stand out is the pace and scope - a start-up culture within an A-rated carrier, where you will have the autonomy to shape how the underwriting function operates rather than simply executing within an established framework.

Our client seeks a Senior Underwriter who has experience in Casualty / multi-line product knowledge: E&O, Cyber, Auto, Excess Casualty, Surety, Workers Compensation, and other lines. You will have working knowledge of reinsurance principles, structures (treaty/facultative) and experience of developing reinsurance strategies. A track record of building constructive, long-term relationships with multiple stakeholders and experience of implementing efficient underwriting processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading development and execution of underwriting evaluation processes and due diligence to achieve industry-leading underwriting returns and return on equity
• Overseeing successful onboarding of approved programs, including contracting, systems, financing, communications, and policy issuance
• Provide technical underwriting expertise in evaluating complex risks, developing underwriting guidelines, and assessing appropriate pricing and coverage terms
• Driving continuous process improvement initiatives for DUAEs’ underwriting workflows, forms usage, pricing, terms and conditions, and risk appetite refinement
• Collaborating with Chief Underwriting Officer and Chief Risk Officer to develop and implement effective reinsurance strategies for partner programs, ensuring adequate risk transfer and capital management
• Working closely with Underwriting Director and Programme Manager on Portfolio Management to actively manage the overall portfolio of partner programs, monitoring risk accumulations, exposure concentrations, and profitability metrics
• Monitoring KPIs related to underwriting cycle times and productivity using data and analytics

*Our client is committed to diversity in all of its forms and operates an inclusive recruitment process*

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English