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Head of Property Underwriting Authority, APAC

2 months ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Canopius Full time

About the Role

The position of Head of Property Underwriting Authority has the responsibility to produce and underwrite risks appropriate to the defined Classes of business on behalf of the syndicate in accordance with the approved business plan and defined personal authority limits.

He/she shall manage the APAC Property Underwriting team, with direct reporting into Head of Short Tail, APAC, and a matrix line to the Global Head of Property & Country Leader in Australia.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop the Property Underwriting Portfolio and proposition in APAC, contributing to underwriting profit, developing and delivering the Annual Plan.
  • Assess and underwrite renewal and new business in a timely and efficient manner in line with the business plan and personal authority limits.
  • Review the underwriting appetite and provide recommendations if changes are required.
  • Contribute and adhere to the Natcat Risk appetite, in particular CAT AGGS that correspond to the annual plan.
  • Work in close cooperation with London to manage overlap and be consistent, wherever applicable.
  • Manage and develop the team.
  • Assess and underwrite renewal and new business in a timely and efficient manner in line with the business plan and personal authority limits.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with Cover holders and brokers.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal procedures.
  • Analyse terms, specification, and rating on prospective and existing business.
  • Compile underwriting reports as appropriate.
  • Maintain good relationships with external and internal parties as appropriate.
  • Compile statistics and analyse performance of all risks and accounts.
  • Provide input to the Claims Team where appropriate for individual claims or DCA performance.
  • Ensure that the Appsure system (and corresponding Subscribe data) is up to date.
  • Contribute to the development of dashboards and how further insights can strengthen our value proposition.
  • Confirm that bordereaux data received is accurate, perform and evidence high level checks, engage with cover holders on improvements required to their reporting.
  • Contribute to the DCA process, attending DCA meetings as required.
  • Represent Canopius at UAC and other market events, as required.
  • Compile wordings and proposal forms.
  • Report monthly Premium Income figures with particular attention to EPI management for current and back years.
  • Provide updates for the Quarterly Ultimate process.
  • Undertake Business Development and provide on the job training for UW and UW assistants when required.

Requirements

  • Technical knowledge of underwriting specific to the Property business lines, and Cover holder management and Lloyds practices & processes.
  • Ability to manage aggregation and EPI.
  • Broad exposure to distribution streams & Cover holders in ANZ.
  • Active involvement in Australian / NZ market is essential.
  • Lloyd's and London market experience would be an advantage.
  • ACII qualification preferable but not essential.
  • Degree preferable but not essential.
  • Strong IT skills, literacy, numerate and having analytical and negotiation skills.

Personal Qualities

  • A team player with strong communication skills, both internally and externally.
  • Ability to build relationships, with capacity to travel and undertake marketing.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, able to commit to and meet deadlines.
  • Able to take initiative and be a decision maker.
  • Adaptable and flexible to the needs of the business.
  • An open and honest approach (integrity).

About Canopius

Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.

At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.

We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.

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