Senior Underwriter
4 weeks ago
Full-time
Description
Who we are:
Based in Bermuda, Relm Insurance Ltd. ("Relm") is the first IIGB (Innovative Insurer General Business) insurer regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority ("BMA"). We work with forward-thinking entrepreneurs and innovative companies that are pioneering new horizons in technology, Digital Assets, AI, and the Cannabis/Alternative Medicine spaces. We understand how challenging it can be to get coverage for emerging sectors, which is why our proposition to the marketplace is so critical: New Risks, Understood.
What we are looking for:
We are looking to grow our Financial Lines underwriting team with a goal-driven, innovative, and creative leader ready to chart the uncharted.
What you will do:
- Source, underwrite, price, and negotiate Financial Lines (D&O, EPL, K&R and TL) accounts in line with the company's strategy and risk appetite to ensure profitability, retention, and written premium goals are achieved
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the analysis and evaluation of risk to achieve optimal outcomes
- Negotiate and draft policy and endorsement wording
- Develop relationships with brokers and policyholders to establish new distribution relationships and organic growth opportunities
- Conduct market research to identify new product development opportunities and more effective underwriting methods
- Assist with strategic planning by developing and maintaining suitable management information to effectively evaluate the portfolio
- Participate in roundtable discussions
- Effectively market and articulate the company's value proposition and product offering to brokers and clients
- Assist in the training and development of junior underwriting and administrative staff
- Collaborate with colleagues to achieve goals and drive cross-sell opportunities
- Drive efficiency and process improvements across the value chain, with data and technology in mind
- Maintain compliance with all internal and external underwriting guidelines and legal requirements
- Other duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned
Requirements
Essential qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of Financial Lines insurance underwriting and/or broking experience (D&O is essential, EPL and TL experience would be an asset)
- A bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, insurance, law, actuarial science, computer science, or a related discipline
- Experience with policy and endorsement wording negotiation, preparation, and drafting
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- A creative problem solver with strong critical thinking skills and an ability to look at problems from new and different angles
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative team-centric environment
- A comfortable communicator who can clearly and authentically convey a written and verbal message
- Advanced skills across all Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort with leading high-profile client and broker meetings
- Exceptional attention to detail and work ethic
- Ability to work outside of core hours and travel overseas, as required
Nice to have qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Interest and conceptual comprehension in Web 3.0, Digital Assets, Blockchain technology, the Cannabis sector, or Financial Markets
- Completed, or working towards, a professional designation in insurance underwriting, finance, or accounts, such as RPLU, CPCU, ACII, AU, CPA, or CFA
- Ability to perform advanced data analytics using SQL, Power BI, or Microsoft Excel would be a differentiator
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