Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for an Insurance/Underwriting Manager to join our Guernsey based insurance management team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to growth in an international risk and insurance environment as part of the Willis Towers Watson Group.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of insurance management services to our clients and be a primary or secondary point of contact within Willis Towers Watson.
• Maintaining an on-going relationship with clients and gaining an understanding of the clients’ business and industry.
• Contact for Underwriting and Claims queries/information for client companies.
• Produce information, on a basis agreed with the client, to enable the captive Board of Directors to make informed decisions.
• Relationship management with owner/parent company, insurance regulator, directors, auditors, actuaries, bankers, tax advisers etc.
• Support the team to ensure that (re)insurance companies under management comply with Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) regulations and filing requirements, including solvency regulations and various guidelines.
• Insurance management for specific clients:
• Production of detailed Underwriting accounts, review of premium and claims information, assist in budgets/forecasts.
• Liaise with insurers, brokers, reinsurers, risk consultants, loss adjusters in relation to the underwriting activities of the nominated client companies.
• Compile information on the impact to the technical result due to changes in underwriting performance.
• Review all relevant contracts/policy wordings/agreements, regarding underwriting and claims issues and to report to the directors therein.
• Handle the renewal cycle of insurance/reinsurance contracts written by assigned client captives.
• Liaise with client service team to coordinate client board meetings.
• Client entertainment as part of regular Board visits, as required.
• Payment of claims and related expenses subject to obtaining appropriate authorisation.
• Ensure compliance with all Willis Towers Watson Group and client procedures.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Have experience of (re)insurance underwriting preparation

• Show progression towards a professional CII Qualification, preferably ACII, and or
• Relevant insurance industry experience required
• Have experience of the Guernsey and or UK Regulatory environment
• Wider International Insurance experience is an advantage

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Professional outlook
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Confident
• Organised
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, producing high quality deliverables

Equal opportunity employer

At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com