Assistant Underwriter – Power
Location: London
Position type: Full time, permanent
We are seeking an Assistant Underwriter to join our Power team at MS Amlin. As a key member of the underwriting team, you will play a meaningful role in making sound underwriting decisions and contributing to the operational delivery of our strategy – with genuine scope to develop full underwriting authority in a short timeframe.
You will sit within the Power team, part of the Natural Resources division at MS Amlin. The Power book spans a global portfolio of risks, varying in technology, complexity and size – meaning no two submissions are the same.
The Natural Resources division operates as a genuine one-stop-shop across Power, Upstream, Downstream and Mining – giving the team a distinctive market proposition and strong broker relationships built on breadth of offering. MS Amlin’s agile structure means underwriters benefit from streamlined decision-making and real autonomy at the Lloyd’s Box, without the layers found at larger corporate carriers.
The role provides a solid foundation and genuine opportunity to develop a long-term career in underwriting within a market-leading Natural Resources team.
What you’ll spend your time doing:
- Analyse and write risks in accordance with the agreed parameters – making sound, profitable long-term decisions with a focus on smart rationale underwriting
- Support quotes, underwriting and service of allocated accounts and operate within agreed authority parameters
- Develop and maintain strong client and broker relationships, demonstrating a deep understanding of their needs and the market
- Assist in arranging and attending client meetings to build strong relationships and drive business growth
- Represent MS Amlin at corporate and networking events, upholding our values and behaviours
- Track and report developments affecting the Power market and raise as appropriate to the Senior Underwriters or Underwriting Management
- Collaborate with senior underwriters to develop pricing models and ensure accurate risk assessments
- Liaise with the claims team to keep up-to-date with claims situations and ensure timely resolution
- Manage queries professionally and efficiently, ensuring excellent customer service
- Monitor premium payments and liaise with brokers and CRT as necessary
- Accuracy checking and write up notes as part of UW sign-off
- Liaise with and ensure regional compliance with underwriting management, taking corrective action where necessary and operating within agreed authorities, ensuring that underwriting controls are properly managed
What You’ll Need
- Relevant underwriting experience in Power underwriting or claims, with a clear ambition to progress to full underwriting authority within a short timeframe
- Established or developing relationships with brokers and solid knowledge of the power market
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to question the status quo and create solutions
- Diploma in CII and working towards completion of ACII
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Sound financial and commercial acumen
- Strong Excel and numeracy skills
- Self-motivation and strong organisational skills
We are stronger together because of our common interests and rich differences. You may be the strength we didn’t know we needed. Believe in yourself, and click apply today!
What Can You Expect From Us?
As well as a competitive base salary and performance related discretionary bonus, here is a link to our employee benefits – Benefits of working at MS Amlin | MS Amlin
Hybrid Working
At MS Amlin we operate a hybrid working model to empower our people with flexibility to blend where they work. We value collaboration and believe that we work better together, our teams typically do 3 days a week in the office.
About MS Amlin
MS Amlin is a leading (re)insurer and part of the global MS&AD Group, with operations across Lloyd’s of London, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. With over 120 years of experience, we support businesses facing complex and demanding risks, providing continuity in an uncertain world. Our expertise covers Property, Casualty, Marine, Crisis Management, Natural Resources and Reinsurance, backed by strong underwriting capabilities and deep sector knowledge. At the core of our claims service is TRUST – Transparency, Responsiveness, Understanding, Solution-driven thinking, and Technical expertise. This defines how we manage claims and build lasting relationships.
We will build a workplace where all talent is welcomed, and everyone has the opportunity to influence how the business works. We have dedicated employee resource groups that support our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) goals.
