Director, Underwriting

Responsibilities

• To underwrite Equine & Livestock mortality and liability business in accordance with the Company’s Business Plan and within the terms of the underwriting authority.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with brokers and clients to establish Canopius as a preferred market for Equine & Livestock mortality and liability business.
• To research and develop new business opportunities for the company.
• Ensure that there is a highly effective working relationship with other underwriting and support units within Canopius to maximize efficient use of internal company resource to support business activities.
• To ensure that the business written is controlled effectively taking appropriate corrective action on poorly performance business to meet targets and ensure that business written complies with all relevant regulatory standards.
• To ensure that all business written complies with Canopius internal policies, procedures and controls and that these are understood and adhered to by the team.
• To ensure that business is only accepted through intermediaries and cover holders approved by Canopius in accordance with internal procedures.
• To ensure that complete and accurate underwriting records are maintained.
• To promote a culture where client's needs are placed at the heart of underwriting decision-making and business is conducted in a manner that meets Canopius internal standards.
• To assist with development of Junior Underwriting staff.
• To staff ensure that the workplace environment is fair, equitable, collaborative, supportive, and respectful and one which encourages and increases the participation and contribution of all employees, irrespective of difference.
• And other ad hoc duties as required.
• Skills and Qualifications
• Successful and profitable track record.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on data and risk analysis and ability to make a positive impact on the long-term success of the overall business in planning, organization and development.
• Product development.
• Good communicator, both verbally and written.
• Good computer skills including MS office.
• Working knowledge of the US market.
• Able to demonstrate Integrity and Openness; Accountability; Community Involvement; Diversity & Inclusion; Teamwork; Entrepreneurial Spirit.
• Salary Range: $150,00 - $200,000