Overview
Are you an experienced London Market underwriter looking to own a global portfolio, shape strategy and write genuinely meaningful business?
SCOR Business Solutions (SBS) is looking for a high-calibre Senior Underwriter to drive growth across a diverse, international portfolio spanning the UK Retail market, London Wholesale, Netherlands, Canada and the Nordics. This is a high-impact role with real visibility, market influence and the opportunity to lead from the front.
As a leading global reinsurer, SCOR offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of reinsurance and insurance solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying “The Art & Science of Risk,” SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society in around 160 countries worldwide.
Working at SCOR means engaging with some of the best minds in the industry – actuaries, data scientists, underwriters, risk modelers, engineers, and many others – as we work together to find solutions to pressing challenges facing societies. As an international company, our common culture is defined by “The SCOR Way.” The SCOR Way is anchored by five core values: we care about clients, people, and societies; we perform with integrity; we act with courage; we encourage open minds; we thrive through collaboration. SCOR supports inclusion and the diversity of talents, and all positions are open to people with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of a portfolio of complex global accounts, leveraging strong broker relationships in the London Market while actively developing new business opportunities.
- Grow and diversify the book to deliver profitable, technically sound underwriting aligned to the wider business strategy.
- Contribute to breadth of coverage from High Excess and primary lead business to international programme structures.
- Own renewals, endorsements, client/risk visits and claims engagement; evaluate submissions, price and structure deals, and negotiate terms from first look through to bind.
- Build market share and strengthen leadership through proactive trading and smart portfolio management.
- Champion client outcomes with efficient, innovative solutions that enhance SCOR’s reputation.
- Negotiate bespoke policy wordings and service line solutions, balancing commercial needs with technical integrity.
- Represent the business at key market and client events, including international conferences.
- Partner with the Global Line Head to expand UK/London and international programme business (including wholesale markets across Europe, Canada and the Nordics).
- Originate new opportunities through broker/client engagement and proactive marketing aligned to the business roadmap.
- Maintain trusted relationships with brokers, clients and reinsurers; travel as needed to support key accounts.
- Monitor pipeline and watchlist, identify issues early and shape solutions for complex cases.
- Contribute market intelligence and support team development; maintain strong underwriting governance, accurate records, premium monitoring, reporting and compliance with licensing and committee requirements.
- Attend SCOR box and oversee submission of special acceptances to SCOR Underwriting Committee and reinsurers for deals outside Underwriting Guidelines and pre-agreed reinsurance treaty terms.
About You
You are an established Casualty Underwriter with a strong London Market presence and international experience. You bring commercial acumen, technical underwriting expertise, and the credibility to lead business discussions at a senior level.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Several years of direct underwriting experience, ideally within the London Market.
- Proven experience underwriting international casualty business, including international and programme business.
- Strong track record in negotiating policy wordings and managing complex risks.
- Established relationships with brokers, clients and market participants.
- Demonstrated ability to lead business, manage a portfolio, and contribute to profitable growth.
- Strong commercial awareness and confidence negotiating face-to-face with brokers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Desirable
- Experience presenting to reinsurers and underwriting committees.
- Experience with direct (non-brokered) international business.
- Professional insurance qualifications (e.g. ACII) or equivalent experience.
Why Join SCOR?
SCOR Business Solutions is a global, forward-looking organisation that values technical excellence, thoughtful underwriting, and long-term sustainable growth. This role offers genuine influence, international exposure, and the opportunity to contribute to SCOR’s leadership position in the specialty insurance market.
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