Senior Financial Lines Underwriter

Location: Madrid /Barcelona

OVERVIEW 

We’re engaged with a reputable insurance firm and are searching for a Senior Underwriter to join their Custom Market Facing Team based. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting new business and managing portfolio renewals within the scope designated by the Head of Line of Business. You will also play a key role in supporting sales initiatives and fostering strong relationships with brokers to ensure the achievement of financial goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Oversee new business submissions, issue quotes, and manage policy amendments while providing authority to underwriters
• Monitor non-tacit renewals, issue renewal proposals, and support portfolio performance analysis
• Assist Business Developers in sales initiatives, foster relationships with brokers, and grow a knowledgeable producer network
• Collaborate across departments, ensuring adherence to personal authority limits and technical guidelines while developing team talent
• Participate in product launches, marketing campaigns, and other innovation initiatives
• Stay updated on compliance and procedural changes to ensure all activities align with laws and regulations
• Provide reports to the Head of Line of Business and Head of Custom

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in underwriting the line of business
• Desire to work towards relevant professional qualification
• Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and prioritize
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
• Business level English (B2 or higher) and Spanish proficiency
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Law, Economics, Business Administration or similar)

DAY-TO-DAY 

• Underwriting new business and managing portfolio renewals
• Supporting sales initiatives and fostering broker relationships
• Collaborating with internal teams for effective underwriting operations
• Engaging in innovation initiatives and compliance management

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07780 605 910 or email us at admin@lawesgroup.co.uk