Senior Underwriter, Casualty Binders

Department: Delegated Authority Practice (DAP)

Salary: £35,000 + Commission (up to £10,000+)

Location: London

The Opportunity

A market-leading specialty insurer is seeking an experienced Senior Underwriter – Casualty Binders to join its highly respected Delegated Authority Practice team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established and technically strong Casualty Binders portfolio, underwriting a diverse range of global risks while helping to shape strategy, develop broker and coverholder relationships, and contribute to the long-term growth of the business.

About the Team

The Casualty Binders team is recognised for its depth of expertise and long-standing success in the delegated authority market. The team writes binding authorities across a wide range of specialist casualty products, partnering with high-quality coverholders worldwide.

The business focuses on affinity and commercial risks written through experienced coverholders with strong underwriting discipline and proven risk management capabilities. The team prides itself on delivering market-leading products, excellent service standards, and strong, collaborative relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Support the development and delivery of the annual underwriting business plan in line with agreed risk appetite
• Ensure alignment across the team by communicating objectives and strategic priorities
• Contribute to strategic discussions, sharing insight, ideas, and best practice
• Support innovation and continuous improvement within the portfolio

Underwriting & Portfolio Management

• Underwrite casualty binder risks in line with underwriting authority and business objectives
• Negotiate rates, terms, and conditions for new and renewal business
• Ensure contract certainty and accurate production of underwriting documentation
• Review and analyse portfolio performance to track progress against targets
• Ensure underwriting and exposure data is accurately recorded in relevant systems

Relationship Management

• Build and strengthen relationships with brokers, coverholders, reinsurers, and industry partners
• Maintain a strong understanding of market dynamics and cycles to enhance portfolio performance
• Support renewal activity while also contributing to new business growth

Governance, Policy & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with internal policies, underwriting standards, and regulatory requirements
• Apply reinsurance arrangements in line with agreed risk tolerances
• Demonstrate strong conduct and integrity, with a clear understanding of regulatory obligations including solvency, data protection, financial crime, and fair treatment of customers

People Management

• Manage and allocate team resources effectively
• Motivate, develop, and support team members through strong leadership behaviours
• Manage performance in line with company frameworks and expectations

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience in casualty underwriting, including delegated authority business
• Strong understanding of reinsurance structures and casualty risk profiles
• Proven ability to analyse data and use insights to support underwriting decisions
• Experience working with pricing tools, loss models, and actuarial teams
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with underwriting systems
• Established broker and market relationships, with appetite for both renewal and new business
• Knowledge of additional product lines (e.g. Property or Environmental Liability) is advantageous

Why Apply?

• Join a highly experienced, market-leading Casualty Binders team
• Work on a globally diversified and well-established portfolio
• Be part of a business that genuinely invests in its people and career development
• Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values expertise, integrity, and innovation

If you are a senior casualty underwriter looking to take the next step within a high-performing delegated authority team, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact Expert:

Ruth Carter, Director London on 07775 245670

Email: admin@lawesgroup.co.uk