Senior Underwriter

Job Title: Senior Underwriter

Entity: Rokstone Underwriting

Department: Sport & Leisure

Reports to: To be Confirmed

Location: United States

Who We Are

Rokstone, part of the Aventum Group, is an established international underwriting MGA and approved Lloyd’s of London coverholder, where we also hold a Lloyd’s Box. With innovation at our core, we go beyond the ordinary to offer brokers specialised (re)insurance solutions. Within Rokstone, we house specialist MGAs such as Novus, iSure and iFarm, each contributing to our commitment to redefining industry standards.

At the heart of Aventum are our people. Our employees collaborate in dynamic, service-focused teams. Together, we strive daily to achieve our goals and objectives with a shared dedication to revolutionising the insurance industry for the better.

The Company offers a competitive benefits package via a flexible benefits platform. In addition to core benefits, employees can tailor their benefits according to their needs. Employee development is key to the ongoing development of Aventum on the whole. We invest in our people, empowering them to grow their careers and advance within the Group. Our dynamic culture is rooted in the continuous desire of our people to learn and challenge themselves.

Role Summary

Newly created due to growth, we are seeking a Senior Underwriter to come and join our Sport and Leisure division within the United States.

Role Accountabilities

• Reviewing complex submissions including applications, policy wording, inspection reports, loss runs, and financial reports while conducting appropriate research to determine the degree of risk for each account.
• Calculating appropriate risk premium by considering the risk costs inherent to the respective sector, reinsurance cessions as well as the Underwriting and general administration costs while ensuring profitability.
• Contributing to the direction of the Sport and Leisure portfolio to achieve the business plan targets, act always within the individual authority.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with brokers and clients, developing new business opportunities, and identifying, implementing and managing Coverholder arrangements that are within appetite.
• Supporting the business planning and forecasting process; monitoring financial exposure within outlined limits; monitoring premium income to ensure it remains within set limits.
• Maintaining awareness of all claims advised while supporting and providing input on settlement of claims.
• Perform tasks according to established procedures, with the ability to exercise discretion.
• Effectively plan for sales and business development. Integrating the use of various techniques, tools, and information to support profitable business growth over a defined period.
• Plan, structure, and conduct negotiations with brokers and/or clients to reach outcomes that gain the support and acceptance of all parties.
• Visualise, gather information, articulate, analyse and solve complex problems to make key business decisions.
• Build excellent interpersonal relationships with brokers, clients and colleagues to improve personal profile and reputation within Rokstone and the broader market.
• Make underwriting decisions to fulfil business strategic plans and deliver results.

Role Requirements

• Over 5 years of Underwriting experience in Sport and Leisure.
• Excellent knowledge of Sport and Leisure underwriting principles and practices.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in the insurance industry.
• Chartered Insurance Institute qualifications or other relevant qualifications are a plus.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Customer Service mindset with the ability to anticipate needs.
• Ability to work independently without direct oversight.
• Able to multitask and manage workflow.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Professional approach to relationships.
• Clear aptitude for teamwork, planning and organising.
• Positive attitude.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Proven organisational and problem-solving skills.

Management Duties

Yes

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and we are proud to share that 93% of our employees say they can be themselves at work. We aim to hire our industry's finest people because the best people drive the best outcomes. And we forever challenge the status quo because we know there are always ways to improve things. Because together, we're limitless.

We value applicants from all backgrounds and foster a culture of inclusivity. We understand the need for flexibility, so work in a hybrid model. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Conduct Rules

Under the Senior Managers and Certification Regime the FCA and Aventum expect that:

1. You must act with integrity.
2. You must act with due skill, care and diligence.
3. You must be open and cooperative with the FCA, PRA or equivalent local regulator.
4. You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly.
5. You must observe proper standards of market conduct.
6. You must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers.

As a Senior Management Function holder, the FCA and Aventum expect that:

1. You must take reasonable steps to ensure that the business of the firm for which you are responsible is controlled effectively.
2. You must take reasonable steps to ensure that the business of the firm for which you are responsible complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system.
3. You must take reasonable steps to ensure that any delegation of your responsibilities is to an appropriate person and that you oversee the discharge of the delegated responsibility effectively.
4. You must disclose appropriately any information of which the FCA or PRA would reasonably expect notice.