Senior Underwriter - General Liability (Lloyd's)

Posted 21 August 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationCity of London
Discipline Underwriting & Broking
ReferenceSUGL001

Job description

New Vacancy - Senior Underwriter (General Liability)
Lloyd's Syndicate
London/Hybrid

I am currently partnered with a leading Lloyd's Syndicate who are seeking a Senior Underwriter to join their growing Casualty team.

This role will be responsible Underwriting a range of Casualty products from a Lloyd's capacity including but not limited to Umbrella, US Freight, US Construction, Fac Reinsurance, Alternative Risks and Sexual Abuse. My client is looking for someone with a strong Underwriting background in GL business (US or International), or a strong UK background working on large, complex risks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Risk Assessment & Technical Underwriting

  • Evaluate complex casualty exposures, applying underwriting best practices and pricing tools to ensure sound risk selection and support sustainable, profitable growth.

2. Broker & Client Relationship Management

  • Cultivate and strengthen relationships with brokers and clients to support new business development and policy renewals.

  • Represent the business in external engagements, including client meetings, broker interactions, industry events, and conferences.

  • Champion the business as a preferred Lloyd's market for U.S. Liability solutions.

3. Product Innovation & Coverage Design

  • Support the creation of new insurance solutions in response to evolving risks and customer demands.

  • Work closely with legal and wordings experts to develop tailored policy language, particularly for bespoke and non-standard placements.

4. Leadership & Development

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters through coaching and case referrals.

  • Promote knowledge sharing and contribute to the growth and capability of the underwriting team.

5. Governance & Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure all underwriting activity adheres to internal authority levels and complies with applicable regulatory and market standards.