What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Class Underwriter PV (Political Violence) position at bbinsurance?
Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
Our Orchid Team in Miami is Seeking a Deputy Class Underwriter - Political Violence to join our growing team.
To contribute to the development of the Miami's PV (Political Violence) portfolio, working closely and assisting the Miami PV Class Underwriter in all aspects of the underwriting of the Political Violence account, ensuring, as far as possible, that it complements the portfolio written in London.
How You Will Contribute:
Agreement and negotiation of renewals and new business in accordance with underwriting authority and where appropriate, individual budgeted goals within the Political Violence portfolio.
Agreement of endorsements / amendments / promised lines in accordance with underwriting authority.
Acceptance of individual declarations to specified line-slips.
Agreement of special acceptances and referrals to line-slips and treaties.
Ensuring accuracy of entries for business in charisma.
Undertaking Debt review and EPI tracking.
Pro-active Marketing to meet class and divisional budgets
Build on existing and develop new long term client relationships including where appropriate foreign travel
Build strong market peer group reputation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders including the Head of Political Violence and Crisis Management and the Senior Class Underwriter.
Participating on and where appropriate chairing special projects as and when required in order to meet Chaucer’s long-term objectives.
Specific account analysis
Assisting Head of Latin America and PV Class Underwriter in preparation of any Executive Reports.
Coding and Risk Administration.
Liaison with Administration Department
Liaison with Claims Department.
Liaison with other international offices
Client liaison for allocated risks and / or in absence of Class Underwriters.
Referral point for direct report Political Violence Team members with Underwriting Authority.
Regulatory responsibilities - Manage the relationships with Customers, Agents and Service Providers:
Advise, assist and service customers on insurance and risk matters to promote customers’ satisfaction.
Foster positive relationships with customers and attain an understanding of their needs.
Ensure that customer complaints are promptly identified, recorded and referred as appropriate.
Ensure that the principles of Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) are upheld by Agents and Service Providers.
Skills & Experience to Be Successful:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 3 years underwriting experience, preferably in PV (political violence) in Latin America
Technical skills: Use of Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate Excel and basic Word skills.
Knowledge and understanding of Underwriting Latin American Treaty Reinsurance.
Experience of negotiating with brokers and liaising with clients.
Understanding of business planning process.
Spanish speaker.
Well-presented and business-like
Professional outlook
Flexible at all times
Very good interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise at all levels
Work as part of a team
Adapt to a pressured environment
Self-motivated
Capable of working to a timetable when required
Competencies:
BE a Winner – Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
BE a Futurist – Create innovative ways for our customers and our company to be successful.
BE Customer Focused – Build strong relationships and provide customer-centric solutions using speed and agility.
BE the Link – Create an environment where teammates feel connected and energized.
Adaptability & Flexibility: Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities. Responds positively to change, embracing and using new practices or values to accomplish goals and solve problems.
Communication: Effectively crafts and delivers concise and informative communications, to listen to and address the concerns of others, and to transfer and translate information from one level or unit of the organization to another.
Planning & Organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently. Makes good and timely decisions that propels our company forward.
Physical Requirements Necessary on a Regular Basis:
Manual dexterity, arm and upper body range of motion sufficient for use of a keyboard, mouse and telephone 7-8 hours per day.
Speech and hearing sufficient for in-person and telephone communication 7-8 hours per day.
Vision sufficient for use of a computer monitor.
Ability to sit at a desk 7-8 hours per day.
Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:
- Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.
The Power To Be Yourself
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.
