Liabilities and Financial Lines Underwriter

About the RoleThis role supports the underwriting of liability insurance risks assisting in the assessment pricing and management of policies in line with company guidelines and regulatory requirements. The position involves working across areas such as property damage personal injury and product liability liaising with brokers and clients to gather information and help structure suitable coverage solutions. The role also contributes to portfolio monitoring and works with internal teams including claims and legal to support effective and consistent underwriting decisions.ResponsibilitiesApplies underwriting and risk selection techniques to determine the acceptability of new and renewal insurance risks.Responds to inquiries from distribution teams regarding underwriting processes and decisions interpretation of policy forms and coverages and premium levels.Review special programs made for selected intermediaries to improve the profitability of their book of business.Receive and review new business proposals endorsements and renewals within authorised underwriting limitsAssess evaluate and price risk using risk modelling techniques and prescribed underwriting guidelinesGather prepare and present monthly management reports on underwriting operating costs underwriting exposures and loss ratioAnalyses evaluates and classifies the assigned applications working with inspection reports and financial statements to aid in determining risk acceptability. The underwriter will determine the appropriate rates and counsels with agents and/or potential insured for risk modification in order to make the risk acceptable.Provide first point of contact for escalation of any internal / external queriesApproves policies within defined authority limitsLiaise and interface with other verticals in the department to update on businessLiaise with reinsurance and claims for service delivery issuesAssist in providing an accurate high quality and speedy underwriting service that builds customer relations and credibilityProvide quotes to brokers / third parties / customers based on risk price analyses with the consultation of Seniors.Escalate customer issues and concerns where the timely resolution is not being achieved in light of the laid out policy and turnaround time.Liaise and assist distribution as well as finance and account team for premium receivables as well as premium payment to reinsurers. Ensure premium payment terms are not breachedAttend meetings with brokers or clients as and when requiredAssist operations team as well as distribution team in managing premium booking etc for the bound quotesQualifications & ExperienceGraduate degree preferably in Engineering ScienceInsurance qualifications ACII or III while CPCU is preferrableQualifications in risk management will be added advantageQualification in law is added advantageProven ability in underwriting organizing workload prioritise the workMinimum 5 plus years experience of working as Underwriter for the following classes of Business:Professional & Specialty risksProfessional Indemnity Annual Cover (Architect Engineers Lawyers Accountants IT firms miscellaneous)Single Project construction PI with Extended Reporting periodComprehensive Crime / Bankers Blanket Bond & computer Crime Money FidelityDirector and Officers LiabilityCasualty LinesCasualty: CGL (Public Product & Pollution Liability) cover for operational Risks (Malls Residences Utilities Energy risks) and also for construction risks (sec II of MRe) including Petroleum projects and offshoreCasualty: Workmen Compensation and Employers LiabilityAffinity Products: Extended Warranty Accidental damage for Automobile including GAP cover and/or white goods like Mobile phones etcMedical MalpracticeCyber underwriting will be added advantageOtherEnglish Arabic is an advantage5 years underwriting experience as a casualty underwriter and or Financial LinesPreferably with any reputed Insurance or Reinsurance Company#J-18808-Ljbffr