Senior Underwriter

Company: The Hartford
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Location: London
Job Description:

INTL Senior Underwriter I – UW07VV

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too.

Purpose of the Job

To underwrite and develop a profitable International Upstream book. To offer outstanding service to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • Use authority granted in the Underwriting Authority Statement to execute on the Upstream Energy business plan and assist in producing future business plans.
  • Identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities within key distribution channels across the London Market and global broker networks, strengthening The Hartford’s presence in the Upstream Energy segment.
  • Contribute to underwriting activities related to the renewal portfolio of Upstream Energy business, ensuring disciplined risk selection and portfolio profitability.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of the Upstream Energy marketing strategy, supporting growth objectives in the London Market and internationally.
  • Utilise all available underwriting tools, including technical rating models, exposure assessments, engineering reports, and market benchmarking to support risk‑based decision‑making.
  • Assist in further development of systems for the monitoring and reporting of aggregate exposures and help further develop and maintain technical pricing models.
  • Support the Head of Energy in growing the Upstream Energy portfolio, contributing to underwriting governance and business planning.
  • Assist with travel and marketing initiatives aimed at promoting The Hartford brand to brokers, clients, and other industry partners within the Upstream Energy space.
  • Ensure compliance with The Hartford’s internal best practices as well as Lloyd’s, regulatory, and local market requirements relevant to Energy underwriting.
  • Keep abreast of development of claims within the Upstream Energy book and liaise with the claims team as necessary to ensure appropriate settlement of these claims.
  • Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of underwriting performance and portfolio analytics as required.
  • Help mentor and educate other team members as required.
  • Participate as required in various committees, including underwriting, delegated underwriting, operations and risk.

Qualifications and Capabilities

  • ACII qualified or strong progression thereto, &/or degree level education.
  • Knowledge of general insurance and its underlying principles.
  • Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of Insurance and related issues through formal and informal learning.
  • Ability to develop and sustain relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Team player with ability to work on a stand‑alone basis.
  • Flexible.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Experience of identifying and implementing better processes.
  • Demonstrable and strong underwriting or broking experience.
  • Ability to demonstrate technical capability, experience and understanding of the Upstream Energy business.
  • Strong market facing/broker development skills, including writing and leading new business.
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to operate independently in a small team.

Location & Work Eligibility

This role will be based in London, UK and you are required to have the necessary right to work details prior to application.

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Posted: July 7th, 2026