About Us

The Fidelis Partnership is a leading privately-owned, Bermuda-based Managing General Underwriter, which, through its subsidiaries, is a global underwriter of property, bespoke and specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The Fidelis Partnership is one of the largest Managing General Underwriters globally and its operations also include outwards reinsurance, claims handling, exposure management and portfolio analytics. The Fidelis Partnership also sponsors and incubates specialist MGAs through its Pine Walk platform. The Fidelis Partnership is separately owned and managed from the ownership and management of Fidelis Insurance Group.

Across product lines and geographies, we focus on three diversified pillars: reinsurance, specialty and bespoke solutions. We are truly diversified. Our long-standing partnerships with capital providers and quota share partners make us nimble. Our breadth of expertise and capabilities deliver outstanding market returns.

The Role

This position is a collaborative role providing key oversight and support to the Underwriting function as part of the Underwriting Governance and Excellence team. The Underwriting Governance Analyst will oversee and manage processes within the Underwriting Governance and Excellence team.

Key Accountabilities

• Maintain a robust approach to underwriting controls within appropriate timescales for the entire organisation.

• Update the Underwriting Policy, Underwriting Authorities, and other key control documents as necessary.

• Assist in implementing the Underwriting Governance Framework and ensure adherence across Underwriting teams.
• Ensure that all underwriting authorities are reviewed on an annual basis and that all new underwriters are processed appropriately.
• Manage and oversee Exception Reporting processes for the Underwriting Governance Team.
• Monitor, report, and enhance data quality for Underwriting Governance and Excellence, resolving any operational report issues.
• Identify and communicate report trends to the Head of Underwriting Governance and other senior stakeholders.

• Identify potential improvements to current processes and assisting with various large projects across the organization.

• Comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and ensure appropriate measures are in place to ensure this compliance.

Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of insurance processes and underwriting practices in the Lloyd’s and/or Company markets
• Strong interpersonal skills in order to work effectively and professionally with diverse groups at all levels across the business
• Excellent Excel and Power BI skills, together with competency in other MS Office applications (Word, Outlook and Adobe Standard) required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to manage difficult conversations
• A practical understanding of Underwriting systems.
• Ability to comprehend new concepts quickly and take initiative with own personal development.

Other

The Fidelis Partnership Ethos

At The Fidelis Partnership, we aim to be different while making a difference.

• We set the standard for quality in our industry. Guided by our expertise, our clients can take unique and material risks with confidence.
• Our approach is tailored and designed to deliver excellence for our clients. We are trailblazers, creating unique solutions in the (re)insurance space. 
• We are experts. Our brokers and clients value the depth of our knowledge and experience. We leverage state-of-the-art underwriting technology to be a market leader.
• We believe sound ethics make for good business. We deliver value for our customers, investors and communities while actively avoid trading with industries that cause harm to people, the environment and animals.
• We pride ourselves in creating a workplace that prizes execution, meritocracy, Diversity & Inclusion.  Our people herald from countless backgrounds and are united by ambition and the unabashed desire to deliver excellence every day. We provide a competitive environment that helps people cultivate themselves professionally and personally and balance a rigorous workplace with a mindset that prioritises environmental and charitable activities in our communities worldwide.

Our ethos dictates our decisions and actions. It unites us as a team of experts and colleagues and provides us with a compass for ensuring we deliver our best to every stakeholder we serve.  

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace

• Insofar as possible, we aim to ensure the composition of our workforce reflects the make-up of the local community
• We have specific programmes in all our offices to support diversity within the hiring process, e.g. internship and scholarship award programmes
• This is a particular focus in Bermuda, where we engage actively with local organisations to source diverse talent and provide coaching/mentoring for underrepresented groups
• We aim to maintain a focus on equal opportunities across all stages of hiring process 
• We measure and minimise the pay gap where possible.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

Our vision is for a workplace culture where differences are valued and where diversity of background, experience and thought are welcomed. We want to create an environment where all employees, regardless of who they are, are given equal opportunities for career progression and enjoy fair reward from their and The Fidelis Partnership's successes. This will be driven by a workforce that embraces Diversity & Inclusion at every level, in every department across The Fidelis Partnership.

To ensure that all candidates have a fair opportunity to show their abilities during the recruitment process, adjustments may be required. If your physical or mental health or disability may necessitate an adjustment, please contact fidelis@avenciaconsulting.com to discuss. All information relating to your health or disability will be treated in accordance with our data protection policy.

Apply by 30/09/2024

Reference: FID01125