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The Underwriting Operations Manager reports into the Head of Underwriting Management & Operations and is primarily responsible for the monitoring of 1856; working closely with the Heads of Divisions and their teams, assisting in all matters relating to the smooth running of the day-to-day operations in Syndicate 1856.    We’d like to hear from you if you have:   - Develop an understanding of all aspects of underwriting operations in 1856. - Establish a monitoring and supervision framework for underwriting operations. - Manage the outsourced UW support team, ensuring process standardisation across all COBs. - Ensure the team structure is aligned to growth plans and provides a consistently high standard of support to stakeholders. - Be recognised as the “go to” person for UW support, championing best practice and ensuring consistency across the underwriting operations function. - Monitor accuracy of operational support outputs, to ensure it meets the Heads of Divisions expectations; implement revised processes if applicable to prevent reoccurrence. - Ensure all underwriting Policies and Procedures are updated in line with FCA regulations and Lloyd’s requirements. - Produce training and onboarding material for new joiners within Underwriting Operations. - Manage the outsource of underwriting data capture relationships. - Ensure all Service Level Agreements are constantly met and rectify any issues. - Ensure data integrity within the PAS. Identify issues and record notable exceptions. - Prepare, approve and submit the syndicate returns via Lloyd’s Core Market Returns, in accordance with Lloyd’s regulatory timetable. - Maintain all underwriting records and data. - Review the standard of Management Information (MI) produced from the underwriting systems and make recommendations for improvements through the Underwriting/Finance Committee - Engage with underwriting teams to progress query resolution to a high standard in a timely manner and build good relationships with the relevant teams. - Conducting ad hoc reviews as requested by the Board or other directors of any matter relating to the underwriting businesses. - Embody and amplify the IQUW Group values in all aspects of day to day activity ensuring that all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and that all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with IQUW Group values - Ensure the ongoing development of team members in terms of technical knowledge and experience - Act as a coach and mentor to the team - Lead the team in its day-to-day activities including allocation of work, service delivery and time lines - Provide effective individual line and team management ensuring regular performance reviews are undertaken, provide direction and ensure a cohesive approach to work tasks via effective communication and engagement - Carry out other reasonable tasks as required by line management   This is a role which carries strategic and regulatory accountability. We therefore require our role holder to demonstrate influential leadership capabilities and to possess the following skills, attributes and knowledge:   - The ability to create and lead a talented team of people towards the achievement of a set of challenging financial targets - To demonstrate gravitas and clarity of purpose which will give confidence to senior stakeholders, both internally and externally - Being commercially aware and using this acumen in a way which helps enhance the businesses profitability - Natural interpersonal skills which will allow you to build and maintain value adding relationships. - You must be able to articulate what a mutually beneficial relationship looks like and be comfortable having difficult conversations - Extensive knowledge of the legal, regulatory and compliance provisions that apply to the Lloyd’s insurance market - Significant experience of underwriting management within a Lloyd’s syndicate environment Underwriting experience and Operations Management within the Lloyd’s environment The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies.   Desirable behavioural attributes - Effective Communication Skills - Initiative & Change - Driving & Delivering Results - Planning & Organising - Problem Solving - Decision Making - Commercial Awareness (including Financial Awareness) - Building Relationships - Strategic Thinking What you’ll get in return - 25 days holiday - Discretionary bonus scheme - Employee assistance programme - Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days) - Salary sacrifice benefits - Annual benefits reviews - Professional qualifications and study support   Additional Information:    - A full Job Description can be seen here.   

About us   IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd’s (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast. ERS is the UK's largest specialist motor insurer with an A+ rating. We recognise that for some, motor insurance is more than just a must-have; it's a way of taking care of what stands at the heart of their passion or livelihood. For those people, standard insurance isn't enough. That's why we work exclusively with motor insurance brokers to help get under the skin of the most difficult insurance risks, helping build products to meet their customer’s needs.   The role   The Senior Conduct Manager will be an SME on FCE/PRA and Lloyd’s Conduct obligations and how they relate to customers. They will have a broad compliance remit with particular focus on all matters relating to Conduct Risk.   We currently operate a hybrid working model. This entails 3 days per week collaborating with colleagues in the office, and 2 days working from home.    Key responsibilities   - Act as an SME dealing with all enquiries related to FCA/PRA and Lloyd’s Conduct Risk areas. - Chair the Product Oversight Group and Conduct Risk Committee. - Ensure that relevant policies and procedures relating to conduct and product governance are updated as required. - Oversee an ongoing cycle of product reviews. - Promoting a compliance culture by raising awareness of compliance matters and embedding regulatory change and revised compliance policies. - Support the preparation of the annual Compliance Plan. - Managing a team of Three Product Governance Analysts - Support the Head of Compliance by contributing to management reports on regulatory updates and activity affecting the business. - Attendance at regulatory and legislative change related seminars, webinars, conferences, and market forums.   Qualifications, skills and experience   - Extensive compliance experience working within either the insurance industry or Financial Services. Experience within a Lloyd’s Managing Agent is desirable. - Solid practical understanding of FCA and Lloyd’s regulatory issues including the FCA’s Product Intervention and Product Governance Sourcebook and Insurance Code of Business Sourcebook. - Excellent Understanding of the legal principles of Insurance and Insurance Contracts. - Previous experience of retail insurance products, ideally motor. - Solid Understanding of the FCAs consumer duty requirements and experience of providing advice and challenge to the business from a consumer perspective. - The following Behavioural competencies are also desired: - Communication and Influence - Performance Focus - Development of Self and Others - Analysis and Decision Making   Benefits - Competitive Benchmarked Salary - 25 days holiday - Discretionary bonus scheme - Employee assistance programme - Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days) - Salary sacrifice benefits - Annual benefits reviews - The option for professional qualifications and study support Additional Information - A full job description can be seen here.

We’d like to hear from you if you have:   The Broker Development & Support Executive (BDSE) will support ERS’ business development activities by providing support to Regional Development Managers or Strategic Account Managers as well as driving plans and business development activities across their own distinct panel of identified brokers. This is a highly collaborative role, working with colleagues across the business as well as in close co-operation with the Sales and Marketing teams. This role will contribute to the achievement to the Sales and Marketing team’s business development goals and to ERS’ financial objectives. This role is predominantly remote, using technology to connect with brokers and team members, with some infrequent UK travel. - Supporting Regional Development Managers or Strategic Account Managers with inbound broker queries by liaising with internal stakeholders and working through to resolution - Supporting events via outbound communications to maximise event attendance and event follow up with event attendees to explore opportunities and generate leads for follow up via Regional Development Managers or Strategic Account Managers - Providing support in significant broker meetings led by Regional Development Managers and Strategic Account Managers: collation of reports, data and completion of actions logs - Managing and driving profitable growth with a panel of identified brokers who have the potential to significantly increase GWP placed with ERS - Driving migration of brokers to electronic trading, and support digital migration across Regional Development Managers’ and Strategic Account Managers’ panels where required - Delivering product education and training on relevant products and platforms to targeted brokers - Ensuring Regional Development Managers and Strategic Account Managers are kept updated on the status and progress of allocated tasks - Communicating key broker updates to internal stakeholders within the business - Organising and managing allocated tasks held within the BDSE team as well those being allocated to other teams in the business - Knowledge and experience working in intermediated UK insurance market - Effective communications skills - Strong Interpersonal skills - Ability to quickly build rapport with brokers and ERS stakeholders - Strong organisational skills to enable prioritisation and completion of tasks in timely manner - Commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities for further product development - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications - A team player with demonstrable experience of being part of a highly successful team - Experience in business development or sales/telesales support role - Experience of working within the London Market/Lloyds Syndicate - Knowledge of motor insurance - CII qualification   Desirable behavioural attributes - Good organisational, collaboration and time management skills - Good communication, influencing & stakeholder management skills - Effective Problem solving/decision making skills  - Ability to apply judgment and quality sense checks - Commitment and integrity - Self-motivated and driven to achieve desired outcome     What you’ll get in return - 25 days holiday - Discretionary bonus scheme - Employee assistance programme - Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days) - Salary sacrifice benefits - Annual benefits reviews - Professional qualifications and study support   Additional Information:    - A full Job Description can be seen here. 

We’d like to hear from you if you have: - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and present data in a manner which is clear and easy to understand using a variety of formats (e.g., dashboards, PowerPoint, Power BI) - Advanced Excel  - Experience of using Power BI, Power Automate and Power Query (or similar tools). - Proficient in querying SQL (or equivalent). - Aptitude to learn new systems. - Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and reliability. - Strong numerical skills.   The primary focus of the HR MI Analyst is to provide accurate people data and information for various internal and external purposes. You will be working closely with HR colleagues, managers and other stakeholders to understand & develop requirements.   You will be responsible for enhancing existing reports and the development of new reporting capabilities and dashboards, using tools to automate where possible. A key contributor to BAU and Annual Compensation & Reward activities, there will also be the opportunity to be involved with Benefits reviews & projects.   MI - Producing monthly, weekly, and ad-hoc reporting requirements, aligning and improving reporting where necessary and ensuring duplication is minimised. - Working towards standardising and automating reporting & dashboards – using tools such as SQL, Power BI, Power Automate - Mapping and improving payroll reporting, introducing automations and workflow improvements where required. - Developing dashboards, for HR, line managers and executives, to present data effectively:  sourced from systems that include Applicant Tracking (iCIMS), Learning and Development (Cornerstone) and Human Resources Information (Zellis HCM) - Collaborating with colleagues in Finance, Planning and Operations to understand and develop reporting requirements - Developing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion reporting where appropriate and in liaison with HR colleagues - Ensuring data accuracy, implementing data quality controls and validation processes.   Systems - Be the focal point for the HR systems ensuring that the relationships with providers are maintained and systems enhancements are tracked. - Identifying system enhancements, developing automations and workflow improvements; discussing and reviewing with the Reward and MI Partner where necessary. - Working with Zellis (HRIS provider) to implement and enhance integrations with other systems (both internal and external). - Undertaking testing to ensure that any system improvements are carried through effectively with limited impact to the business. - Work close with IT and other relevant departments to resolve any technical issues.   Reward - Managing and providing data related to compensation, including conducting market and competitor analysis reporting. - Produce data, working with key stakeholders, for statutory and internal reporting requirements including annual pay reporting and the Gender Pay Gap. - Supporting the Reward and MI Partner with successful implementation of the annual pay & bonus review. This includes preparation, analytics, reporting & letter production. - Supporting with annual data submission to salary & benefits surveys (currently Willis Towers Watson). - Supporting the implementation of market adjustments and any statutory wage increases - Using HR salary survey methodology and/or assimilating additional external pay data to benchmark roles against the external market and provide clear recommendations based on the data.  - Responding to compensation and benefit queries from HR colleagues, employees and managers, escalating where necessary. - Providing pay data analysis and analytics as required. - Support on the Benefits Flex review, design and annual enrolment.  In addition, undertaking user acceptance testing and copy review to ensure a seamless roll-out.   The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.     Desirable behavioural attributes - Stays current on the range of data analytic techniques available, relevant to their role. - A proactive self-starter, who manages own work to ensure they are contributing to the delivery of the team’s strategic goals. - Understands the need to adapt priorities in light of emerging information. - Ensures regular updates and relevant communication to stakeholders including manager and colleagues. - Identifies and puts in place efficiencies within own role. - Builds trust through respecting confidentiality, meeting commitments and focusing on others’ needs.   What you’ll get in return - 25 days holiday - Discretionary bonus scheme - Employee assistance programme - Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days) - Salary sacrifice benefits - Annual benefits reviews - Professional qualifications and study support   Additional Information:    - A full Job Description can be seen here. 

About us   IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd’s (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast. ERS is the UK's largest specialist motor insurer with an A+ rating. We recognise that for some, motor insurance is more than just a must-have; it's a way of taking care of what stands at the heart of their passion or livelihood. For those people, standard insurance isn't enough. That's why we work exclusively with motor insurance brokers to help get under the skin of the most difficult insurance risks, helping build products to meet their customer’s needs.   The role   Are you creative and have a passion for systems? Could you be an ambassador for online learning? We are a forward-thinking organisation committed to fostering continuous growth and development through cutting-edge digital solutions. As we expand our digital learning initiatives, we are seeking a talented Digital Learning Specialist to join us in creating and embedding impactful and engaging learning experiences for our employees. As a Digital Learning Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimising digital learning programs on our Learning Management System (LMS). The location for this role can be in either our Swansea or London office, and we currently operate a hybrid working model. This entails 3 days per week collaborating with colleagues in the office, and 2 days working from home.   Key responsibilities   - Develop and promote digital learning content, including interactive modules, videos, and assessments, tailored to diverse learning styles and objectives. - Design, develop and deliver a range of learning and development programmes and initiatives to meet the organisations needs and future ambitions. - Work closely with our compliance team to understand key regulatory training requirements and design and deliver effective learning solutions to support the delivery of our compliance agenda (Lloyd’s/FCA) - Design & deliver system training and desktop process guides to ensure our colleagues have the necessary skills & knowledge to utilise our learning management system. - Collaborate closely with subject matter experts, stakeholders, and instructional designers to identify learning needs, define learning objectives, and create engaging learning experiences. - Provide guidance and support to employees and stakeholders on navigating the LMS and accessing digital learning resources effectively. - Core focus on system/ e-learning design and user experience      Qualifications, skills and experience   - Great interpersonal skills, and the ability to liaise with stakeholders at a variety of levels across the business. - Strong IT skills, and the ability to design and administer e-learning modules through our talent management platform. - An interest in progressing a career in L&D or Training - Passion for learning and innovation, with a commitment to staying ahead of industry trends and driving continuous improvement in digital learning experiences. - A creative eye and a passion for design - Highly Proficient in Learning Management Systems (LMS), with hands-on experience in managing and administering LMS platforms (Desirable) - Cornerstone Experience (Desirable)  - Demonstrated proficiency in eLearning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia editing software.     Benefits   - Competitive Benchmarked Salary - 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) - Discretionary bonus scheme - Employee assistance programme - Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days) - Salary sacrifice benefits - Annual benefits reviews - The option for professional qualifications and study support   Additional Information   - A full job description can be seen here.  

Our Senior Delegated Authority Operations Analysts are vital to the successful design and implementation of IQUW’s Delegated Authority strategy, focussing on service to Underwriters, due diligence and audit management. They support the IQUW delegated authority (DA) function, primarily Underwriters, writing delegated authority arrangements ensuring compliance with the Company's Delegated Authority (DA) Framework.    Supported by the Head of Delegated Authority Management you will: - In line with the DA Framework provide full support to Underwriters and other relevant stakeholders by ensuring due diligence and ongoing monitoring is undertaken across all new and existing delegated authorities (Binding Authorities, Lineslips, Consortium and Delegated Claims Administrators (DCAs)). - To undertake all the steps of the IQUW audit policy and to ensuring the timely implementation of the annual audit programme for Coverholders and DCAs - Prepare governance and other performance reporting and insights of IQUW’s delegated authority arrangements, including discussing KPIs with Underwriting and relevant stakeholder teams. - To support the Delegated Authority Team with administrating the review process for all binding authorities, lineslips, consortium and DCAs falling within IQUW. - To produce any DA regulatory and Lloyd’s returns as required and actions arising from market thematic reviews are embedded within the company. - To build and maintain a strong relationship with all business units, particularly Underwriting teams. - Where required, to attend the Delegated Underwriting Managers (‘DUM’) forums and other market seminars / workshops. - Provide co-ordination support for internal/external audit reviews and other ad hoc DA projects. - Assist operational support and oversight of outsourced resource working on Bordereaux data capture and management, EPI Monitoring and support the process in resolving bordereaux or EPI queries.   What you’ll get in return: - 25 days holiday - Discretionary bonus scheme - Employee assistance programme - Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days) - Salary sacrifice benefits - Annual benefits reviews - Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits   We’d like to hear from you if you have: - Extensive experience working in Delegated Authorities role within an insurance company, ideally within the Lloyd’s market. - Attention to detail, excellent due diligence, and investigative skills. - Strong analytical, written and communication skills. - Developing and coaching junior members of the DA Team. - Excellent organisation and time management skills. - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the business in a confident and professional manner. - IT literate with experience of third-party Lloyd’s management systems, including DCOM, DAM, Lineage, Atlas, Crystal, DDM, VIPR’s Intrali & LWR - Strong Excel skills Additional Information:  - A full Job Description can be seen here. 

Underwriter, Marine and Energy Liability Reporting to: Lead Underwriter, Marine and Energy Liability Location: London   About us                                                                   IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd’s (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Marine and Energy to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast. The role   Our Marine and Energy Liability team offer solutions to a broad spectrum of marine and energy clients. We insure many of the world’s largest energy companies, both upstream and downstream, whether E&P, Contractor or Utilities. We harness strong relationships in the marine sphere with all major brokers and underwrite a client base ranging from complex P&I reinsurers to US brown-water operators.     The key to success within this role will be a highly detailed and analytical underwriting approach, impactful relationship management and unparalleled sales skills.  This is in addition to an excellent organisational skillset and the ability to think ahead and use initiative. You will need to thrive in a business development role and be able to demonstrate ownership of  key senior broker/client relationships that lead to profitable business.    Key responsibilities   The role holder has the following key responsibilities:   - Underwrite the Marine and Energy Liability portfolio. - Work closely with the Team to deliver the underwriting strategy for your class of business. - Drive underwriting excellence across the Marine and Energy Liability book by ensuring adherence to risk appetite, lines setting, standards and guidelines, rating, and pricing adequacy. - Ensure high quality underwriting, appropriate exposure assessment, contractual terms and adherence to respective rules and guidelines. - Provide a compelling and knowledgeable service offering to brokers and clients, making IQUW a go-to Market for Marine and Energy Liability business. Lead and develop close relationships with our partner brokers. - Cultivate business development initiatives to grow the portfolio profitably, where desired. - Assist with the development of the pricing models to support the underwriting/pricing of the portfolio. - Own the development of our underwriting appetite, constantly analysing the portfolio and modifying appetite accordingly. - Mentor the more junior members of the team to help develop and hone their industry knowledge and underwriting acumen. - Take responsibility for improving underwriting efficiency, particularly in terms of digitising placement process for homogenous risk groups.   Essential qualifications, skills and experience   - Highly numerate with a proven track record of profitable underwriting or broking performance. - An excellent Market reputation within the Marine and Energy Liability market.  Meaningful Broker and Client relationships and the ability to develop business from a variety of sources. - Influential interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to deal comfortably with different stakeholders at all levels of seniority. - Demonstrable experience of managing risks appropriately, applying judgement and being prepared to own and take responsibility for your decisions. - Experience in the use (and ideally the development) of online trading portals and/or other automated placement systems. - Highly organised with a clear ability to prioritise and deliver on allocated tasks.   For the full job description, please see here.

Underwriter, Product Recall   Reporting to: Lead Underwriter, Crisis Management Location: London   About us                                                                   IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd’s (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast. The role   Our Crisis Management team offer product recall solutions for a broad spectrum of product manufacturers including product contamination, auto and component recall liability, consumer goods recall, and others.  Business is written on a global basis with primary focus on the USA.   The key to success within this role will be a highly detailed and analytical underwriting approach, impactful relationship management and unparalleled sales skills.  This is in addition to excellent organisational skills and the ability to think ahead and use initiative. You will need to thrive in a business development role and be able to demonstrate a skill for working with senior brokers/clients. You will need to take ownership of relationships and be confident these lead to profitable business.    Key responsibilities   The role holder has the following key responsibilities:   - Primarily underwrite the Product Recall section of the Crisis Management portfolio. - Work closely with the Lead Underwriter to deliver the underwriting strategy for your class of business. - Drive underwriting excellence across the Crisis Management book by ensuring adherence to risk appetite, lines setting, standards and guidelines, rating, and pricing adequacy. - Ensure high quality underwriting, appropriate exposure assessment, contractual terms and adherence to respective rules and guidelines. - Provide a compelling and knowledgeable service offering to brokers and clients, making IQUW a go-to Market for Crisis Management business. Lead and develop close relationships with our partner brokers. - Cultivate business development initiatives to grow the portfolio profitably, where desired. - Assist with the development of the pricing models to support the underwriting/pricing of the portfolio. - Own the development of our underwriting appetite, constantly analysing the portfolio and modifying appetite accordingly. - Mentor the more junior members of the team to help develop and hone their industry knowledge and underwriting acumen. - Take responsibility for improving underwriting efficiency, particularly in terms of digitising placement process for homogenous risk groups.   Essential qualifications, skills and experience   - A proven track record of profitable underwriting or broking performance. - An excellent Market reputation in the Product Recall market.  Meaningful Broker and Client relationships and the ability to develop business from a variety of sources. - Excellent communication skills, and the ability to deal comfortably with different types of people at all levels of seniority. - Demonstrable experience of managing risks appropriately, applying judgement and being prepared to own and take responsibility for your decisions. - Experience in the use (and ideally the development) of online trading portals and/or other automated placement systems.   Desirable behavioural attributes   - Influential interpersonal and relationship building skills. - Clear evidence of the ability to motivate and inspire peers. - Highly articulate and numerate. - Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and applying judgement based on information available. - Innovative and able to generate creative solutions. - Highly organised with a clear ability to prioritise and deliver on allocated tasks.

The London Market Business Analyst will have the opportunity to provide support for the wider BA function via the creation and delivery of product change related analysis, with a view to supporting the implementation of that product change to the wider business as part of the product delivery lifecycle. Leveraging their analysis knowledge, and London Market and Underwriting expertise, to play a key role helping to realise product strategy through clear elicitation of requirements from our Product Owner and the wider business, building clearly defined stories for our development partners.   The location for this role is our London office, and we operate a hybrid working model. This entails 3 days working collaboratively in the office with colleagues, and 2 days working from home.     Reporting into the Analyst Manager your main responsibilities in the role will be to: - Oversee the delivery of product focused analysis and delivery management in line with the agreed delivery frameworks, governance and SLA’s. - Assist the technical analysts and development teams by producing high quality analysis, adhering to the required standards, processes, and governance. - Participate in and promote team ceremonies in line with the agreed product delivery frameworks. - Demonstrate strategic thinking whilst considering future work requirements. - Ensure robust business user testing is performed and signed off at the business and senior IT levels.   What you’ll get in return - 25 days holiday - Discretionary bonus scheme - Employee assistance programme - Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days) - Salary sacrifice benefits - Annual benefits reviews - Professional qualifications and study support   We’d like to hear from you if you have: - Extensive experience as a business analyst within a London Market insurance environment - A professional qualification in Business Analysis (BCS or equivalent) - In depth knowledge of contemporary requirements elicitation using agile based methods. - Previous experience of working in a variety of delivery methodologies including delivery in an agile environment; (e.g., SCRUM and Kanban). - Previous experience working within a Product Delivery structure beneficial - Previous experience of working in an insurance environment, or; - An understanding of the current IQUW Specialty product offerings and underwriting principles   Additional Information:    - A full Job Description can be seen here. 

Are you an experienced Architect who can effectively communicate processes and solutions?    Our Lead Architect Steers & Manages solution design across a portfolio of Enterprise IT & Business owned services that are used across IQUW Group, with a specialization in at least two IT Architecture domains.    The location for this role is our London office, and the classification is Hybrid. This involves two days collaborating with colleagues in the office and three days working from home per week.   Reporting to the Chief Architect your main accountabilities in the role will be to: - Support the Chief Architect in designing Target Architecture and Transition State Roadmaps that help achieve strategic priorities for the Group. - Act as the first point of contact for Architectural impact assessment during project initiation and any architecturally significant change within defined porfolio of business functions & IT applications.  - Produce Architecture Standards, Patterns and Guardrails to guide Product & Project teams.  - Maintain working partnership with Data & Analytics, Information Security Office, IT Operations, Platform & Product Engineering teams. - Direct the development of new methods or techniques and own the design of key platform services – not just an advisor but act with a sense of ownership. - Steer 3rd party vendor assessments using Well Architected Frameworks, Architecture Standards & NFRs.   What you’ll get in return: - 25 days holiday - Discretionary bonus scheme - Employee assistance programme - Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days) - Salary sacrifice benefits - Annual benefits reviews - Professional qualifications and study support    We’d like for you to get in touch if you have below skills and experience: - Prior experience working for commercial insurance organisation or other financial services B2B business. - Prior experience with Enterprise IT architectures that operate through SaaS (Software as a Service). - Prior experience in an engineering capacity building cloud service, preferably on Azure, and can demonstrate application of 12-Factor application development principles. - Prior experience in architectural governance roles in both functional and technical capacity. - Can communicating effectively current processes & solutions in place that benefit the Business and promote new technologies & ways of working to the business. - Deep specialization in at least two of the following IT Architecture domains: - Network & Security Infrastructure - Platforms & Infrastructure - Integration and Middleware Systems Architectures - Web Application Architecture - Workplace Technologies (Microsoft Suite) Services - Data, Insight & Artificial Intelligence   Additional Information: - Please see the full Job Description here. 

  About us   IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd’s (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast. The role   The role of an Underwriter at IQUW is one which proves challenging yet truly rewarding. The role offers the opportunity to become a key member of a leading edge, next generation underwriting team within IQUW Group’s new P&C, Specialty operation. The key to success in this role will be a highly detailed and analytical underwriting approach, pro cyclical mindset with a profit driven focus. You will also need excellent organisational skills.   Key responsibilities   - In collaboration with the Head of Division you will be responsible for delivering the approved Credit and Political Risk (CPRI) business plan and setting the longer-term strategy for the class of business. - Drive underwriting excellence across the CPRI class of business book by ensuring adherence to risk appetite, lines setting, standards and guidelines, rating and pricing adequacy. - In conjunction with the Head of Underwriting Management, Pricing Lead and the Head of Reinsurance, you will be expected to optimise the profitability of the portfolio within and between classes, dependant on market conditions, to maximise returns. - Identify new opportunities for expansion of the business to the syndicate, in accordance with the strategy set for the syndicate and within the risk appetite set by the Board. - Ensure high quality underwriting, appropriate exposure assessment, contractual terms and adherence to respective rules and guidelines. - Maintain and establish strong relationships with our clients, intermediaries, and promote the IQUW brand. - Assist with the development of pricing models to support the underwriting/pricing of the portfolio. - Use a multi-model approach to monitor and control appetite and accumulations. - Maintain a high performance and open management culture. Build and develop an underwriting team with the necessary skills and capabilities subject to the necessary internal approval protocols.   Essential qualifications, skills and experience   - A prodigious reputation and proven track record of Underwriting across the Lloyd’s/ London market, across the various segments of the Credit and Political Risk class. - Excellent sales skills and an insatiable appetite to increase the portfolio profitability.  Demonstrated experience of developing and executing product strategies and portfolio management. - An influential communicator who can work with people at all levels, being just as comfortable with clients and leaders in the industry as they are with their own team. - Excellent Broker and Client relationships and the ability to develop business from a variety of sources. - Preference for a mixed skill-set of mature and emerging market underwriting experience. - Ability to run market standard vendor risk assessment tools and ability to develop in-house tools as appropriate. - Proven leadership skills, with ability to lead multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. - Client management gravitas – someone who is respected for his/her technical abilities and appreciated for his/her relationship management skills.    For the full job description, please see here: 

Senior Underwriter Reporting to: Lead Underwriter Location: London   About us   IQUW is a speciality (re)insurer at Lloyd’s (Syndicate 1856) underwriting a diverse range of Property, Commercial and Speciality (re)insurance products from Cargo and Marine to Political Violence, Terror and War. We combine data, intelligent automation and human expertise to make smart decisions, fast. The role   The role of a Senior Underwriter at IQUW is one which proves challenging yet truly rewarding. The role offers the opportunity to become a key member of a leading edge, next generation underwriting team within IQUW’ new Specialty operation. The key to success in this role will be a highly detailed and analytical underwriting approach, pro cyclical mindset with a profit driven focus. You will also need strong organisational skills.   Key responsibilities   - Drive underwriting excellence by ensuring adherence to risk appetite, lines setting, standards and guidelines, rating and pricing adequacy. - In collaboration with the Head of Class & Lead Underwriters, you will be responsible for delivering the Class approved plan and providing input into the longer-term strategy. - Providing input to the development of the underwriting strategy for our product(s) based on your market knowledge and product expertise and being responsible for executing that underwriting strategy.  - Underwriting a range of risks in accordance within our stated underwriting appetite. You will also provide input and feedback such that we constantly refine our underwriting appetite to ensure that we take advantage of market opportunities and outperform our peers through superior risk selection and proactive management of our business mix - Acting as a point of technical referral and opinion from other members of the underwriting team, brokers and other internal functions, using your extensive risk, product and pricing knowledge to inform appropriate decisions in respect of those referrals - Provide feedback to Lead Underwriters & Heads of Class and to members of our Pricing team relating to the effectiveness of our risk pricing models to help us constantly drive enhanced sophistication and accuracy in our risk pricing    - Working closely with all areas of the business to ensure that we deliver a clear and seamless set of propositions to the market. - Understanding the risk environment in which we operate. Contribution to the identification of and helping to manage the key risks which threaten the success and sustainability of our business. - Providing substantial contribution to our “first line of defense” activities, using audit and peer review tools, complimented by exception reporting and performance MI, to constantly assess and monitor our underwriting activities to ensure that all business is being written in accordance with our stated underwriting authorities, agreed processes and in compliance with our regulatory and conduct standards. - Identify new opportunities for expansion of the business to the syndicate, in accordance with the strategy set for the syndicate and within the risk appetite set by the IQUW Board. - Maintain and establish strong relationships with our clients, intermediaries, and promote the IQUW brand. - Client facing as required by the market and by specific transactions. - Work closely with the Lead Underwriter, use his/her knowledge, expertise and track record within the marketplace to further grow a credible and profitable platform. - Adhere to IQUW Group’s compliance framework, policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with key regulatory and risk management responsibilities. - Ensuring that at all times, we operate in such a way which is consistent with all legal and regulatory provisions. We are a business which takes our stated values and behaviours seriously and are absolutely committed to acting at all times in ways which are ethical, compliant and appropriate. - Maintain a high performance and open management culture.   Essential qualifications, skills and experience   - A proven track record of and a strong reputation of underwriting in the Lloyd’s market - Excellent sales skills and an insatiable appetite to increase the profitability of the portfolio - A great communicator who can work with people at all levels, being just as comfortable with clients and leaders in the industry as they are with their own team - Excellent Broker and Client relationships and the ability to develop business from a variety of sources - Track record of developing and executing product strategies and portfolio management - Strong business partnership skills in engaging and influencing internal and external stakeholders - Client management gravitas – someone who is respected for his/her technical abilities and appreciated for his/her relationship management skills - Possess a Bachelor’s degree or ACII qualification or equivalent, or relevant experience and proven track record in the relevant class of business       Desirable behavioural attributes   - Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. - Strategic thinker, highly adaptable and resourceful in problem solving. - Decisive in nature, displaying good judgement in decisions and taking responsibility for outcomes. - Clear evidence of the ability to motivate and inspire peers. - Highly articulate and numerate. - A team player. - Innovative and able to generate creative solutions. - Highly organised with a clear ability to prioritise and deliver on allocated tasks.

We would love to hear from candidates who are either looking to make that step up to a senior underwriter or who are currently operating at a senior underwriter level within a non-standard motor insurer.     We’d like to hear from you if you have:   This role carries strategic input and financial responsibility as well as being recognised as a market leading subject matter expert in our product(s). We therefore require our role-holders to demonstrate leadership and management capabilities and to possess the following skills, attributes and knowledge: - The ability to collaborate with a talented team of people towards the achievement of a set of challenging financial targets. - Possessing extensive technical knowledge of the product(s), including the features of the product, factors that drive product performance, market dynamics which influence how the product is delivered and the requirements of customers using the product(s). - An analytical mindset with comprehensive skills using Microsoft Excel within your role. - To demonstrate gravitas and clarity of purpose which will give confidence to senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. - The ability to produce coherent and comprehensive Microsoft PowerPoint presentations to be presented at various committees, including senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. - Extensive commercial awareness, being able to spot and take advantage of opportunities and to fulfil their role in a way which enhances our financial performance. - Detailed understanding of pricing practices and methodologies with the ability and experience to help us constantly enhance our pricing capability, providing insight and feedback on our pricing models - Interpersonal skills which will allow you to build and maintain value-adding relationships. You must be able to articulate what a mutually beneficial relationship looks like and be comfortable having difficult conversations with business-partners and colleagues. - Extensive knowledge of and experience in a sophisticated underwriting control environment which allows us to execute ‘first line of defence’ activity, with a focus on constant performance improvement. - Extensive knowledge of the legal, regulatory and compliance provisions that apply to the UK motor insurance market.   Desirable behavioural attributes - Effective Communication Skills - Initiative & Change - Driving & Delivering Results  - Planning & Organising - Analytical Mindset - Problem Solving - Decision Making - Commercial Awareness (including Financial Awareness) - Building Relationships - Strategic Thinking - Leadership   What you’ll get in return - 25 days holiday - Discretionary bonus scheme - Employee assistance programme - Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days) - Salary sacrifice benefits - Annual benefits reviews - Professional qualifications and study support   Additional Information:    - A full Job Description can be seen here.