Underwriter

Company Details

Responsibilities

Underwriter – Property & Specialty Treaty

📍 London | Hybrid working

Ready to step out of broking and into underwriting? This is a rare opportunity to move into a growing treaty underwriting team where your voice will genuinely shape the future.

We’re building something exciting — and we’re looking for someone with treaty experience who is keen to take ownership, broaden their remit, and develop into a fully rounded underwriter.

Why this role stands out

✨ A true career transition opportunity If you’re currently in broking and want to move into underwriting — this team will support that step, not just promise it.

🌱 A blank canvas to build your career This is a growing team, giving you the space to help shape strategy, influence portfolios, and contribute to new areas of business.

🌍 Scope to think globally You’ll have the opportunity to work across international markets and explore new lines of business — not just maintain an existing book.

✈️ Travel, exposure, and development From broker meetings to industry events, you’ll gain real market exposure and the chance to build your network.

🤝 A genuinely collaborative culture Supportive leadership, openness to ideas, and a team that values different perspectives and ways of thinking.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the growth of an international property & specialty treaty portfolio
• Building and maintaining relationships with brokers and cedants
• Reviewing and pricing treaty risks using internal models and data tools
• Contributing to new business strategy and development initiatives
• Supporting marketing activity, client engagement, and market presence
• Using analytics and insight to help shape underwriting decisions

What we’re looking for

• Treaty reinsurance experience (essential) — from broking or underwriting
• A strong interest in moving into (or further developing within) underwriting
• Commercial awareness and an analytical mindset
• Confidence working with data and communicating insights clearly
• Someone who enjoys collaboration but is equally comfortable taking initiative
• A proactive thinker who wants to challenge the status quo and grow

We’re especially keen to hear from people who

• Are looking to pivot their career from broking into underwriting
• Want more ownership, visibility, and long-term development
• Value an inclusive environment where different perspectives are welcomed
• Are excited by the idea of building something, not just inheriting it

A note on inclusion

We know that not everyone applies unless they meet 100% of the criteria — but we’d still love to hear from you if this role excites you and you bring relevant treaty experience.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Strong knowledge of the reinsurance market and underwriting processes
• Sound commercial and financial acumen
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently

Desirable

• Degree in any discipline (preferred but not essential)
• Experience underwriting International Property and/or Specialty Treaty business
• Familiarity with underwriting pricing and modelling tools