Underwriting & Claims
Gravitas are proud specialists in Underwriting & Claims recruitment, building great connections across London and the regional market, covering all classes of business from Personal Lines, Commercial, P&C, Reinsurance and speciality classes.
Our key specialisms cover Insurance (Lloyds & London Market), Personal Lines, Reinsurance (Treaty, X/L Facultative), Delegated Underwriting and Underwriting oversight. We aim to deliver a personalised service to professionals, offering guidance across new opportunities, in-demand skills and standing out in an interview, so you feel satisfied you are making the best step forward in your career. Learn more about how we can help.
Latest roles
Surety Underwriter
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £100,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Surety Underwriter The Surety Underwriter role involves assessing and underwriting surety bond applications to ensure risk is effectively...
Healthcare Underwriter
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £100,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Underwriter our client is seeking an Underwriter to support their risk assessment and underwriting process. This role involves evaluating...
D&O Underwriter
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £100,000 - £150,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
D&O Underwriter The D&O Underwriter role involves assessing and approving insurance applications related to Directors and Officers...
Assistant Underwriter Portfolio Solutions
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50,000 - £60,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
The Assistant Underwriter joins the Portfolio Solutions team, supporting the underwriting of portfolios of business across delegated...
Delegated Property Underwriter /AU – CDN & US
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £120,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
An excellent opportunity to join a market-leading London Market Property team, working on an established and high-performing Canadian...
Real Estate UW
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £55,000 - £70,000
- Location
- City of London, United Kingdom
Real Estate UW Our client is a reputable organisation operating within the real estate sector. Known for fostering a collaborative and...
GI Actuarial Analyst
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £30,000 - £35,000
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Joining as an Actuarial Analyst, you will deliver vital support in pricing, profitability, and data analysis within property and casualty...
Pricing Actuary
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £90,000 - £120,000
- Location
- City of London, United Kingdom
We are seeking a nearly or newly qualified Pricing Actuary to join a dynamic actuarial team based in the City of London. This position sits...
Pricing Contractor
- Type
- Contract
- Salary
- £1,300 - Per Day
- Location
- Greater London, United Kingdom
We are seeking an experienced Pricing Contractor with strong London Market insurance expertise to join a growing Syndicate on an initial...
Political & Financial Risk Underwriter
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70,000 - £120,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
Political & Financial Risk Underwriter – London Market A leading Lloyd’s insurer is looking to add to its Political & Financial...
Exposure Analyst
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £50,000 - £60,000
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
The Exposure Analyst joins our client’s risk and data analytics team to support the delivery of catastrophe modelling, portfolio analytics,...
Head of Pricing - Lloyd's Syndicate
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £150,000 - £160,000
- Location
- City of London, United Kingdom
A fast-growing Lloyd’s syndicate is looking for a high-potential pricing actuary ready to step into their first leadership role. This is a...
Claims Associate
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £35,000 - £45000.01
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
P&I / FDD Claims Handler Location: London, Hybrid working Type: Permanent About the business A well-established international P&I...
Senior Claims Executive
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £120,000 - £140,000
- Location
- New York, United States
Senior Claims Executive An established specialist insurer is seeking an experienced Senior Claims Executive to deliver a high-quality...
Reinsurance Contracts Lead
- Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
International Contracts Leader - Reinsurance The International Contracts Leader at our client drives contracts strategy and governance for...
What are the key roles we recruit for?
We work with both candidates looking to work on a contract or permanent basis, from junior level to management and executive search. This includes:
- Claims Handler
- Claims Adjuster
- Claims Manager / Head of
- Claims Broker
- Reinsurance Analyst
- Reinsurance Technician
- Reinsurance Manager
- Underwriting Analyst
- (Class) Underwriter
- Underwriting Manager / Head of
Underwriting
Underwriting is the process of understanding and evaluating risks for a financial contract. Common entry level positions are Underwriting Assistant or Operations Support, predominantly with administrative responsibilities in data preparation & analysis, documentation and reviewing contracts. As an individual in this field becomes more competent, they can progress further into technical specialist positions (Technical Underwriting Specialist) or management level.
Claims
An insurance claim is a formal request to an insurance company to cover compensation payment in the event of an incident. As an essential role in Insurance, a career in Claims has various routes depending on the avenue and class of business a professional might work in, level of education and training.
A claims career is inclusive, as there are as many opportunities for individuals without a higher-level qualification to individuals who do. Entry level positions such as Claims Handler or Claims Adjuster will have workplace training around negotiation and complex claims handling.
Top tips for an Underwriting & Claims career
Advice from our Director, Kirsten Quarman
Qualifications could help you stand out
Working in Underwriting & Claims takes hard work, time, and dedication but the recognition for this will be rewarded as you advance through your profession. Take time into researching desirable qualifications that can progress your career forward. The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) is a preferred qualification for some employers, and very few Underwriters & Claims professionals have completed this qualification so it can help you stand out.
Grow your professional network
Actively networking and growing your professional network comes with a number of benefits. Attending conferences, community events and webinars can allow you to gain regular information on the Insurance market and receive guidance from top business leaders and make friends along the way. As you build connections, you open doors to further job opportunities.
Build your tech knowledge
Technology has transformed insurance and the roles within it, especially in Underwriting & Claims positions. As processes become more automated, the demand for experience with CRMs, data visualisation tools, and technical analysis becomes more important than ever.
