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
The Syndicate Manager provides analytical, operational, and administrative support to the Underwriting leadership team. The role supports effective coordination, governance, and delivery of syndicate underwriting activities, helping underwriting teams focus on performance while meeting Lloyd’s, regulatory, and internal requirements.
The role acts as a key coordination point between Underwriting and Finance, Actuarial, Risk, Compliance, and Operations, supporting information flow, reporting, and day-to-day collaboration.
Key accountabilities
Underwriting Strategic Support
Support the Senior Syndicate Manager and Active Underwriters and senior underwriting leadership in developing and documenting syndicate underwriting strategies, including ceded reinsurance considerations.
Assist with the drafting, proofing, and coordination of board papers, presentations, and communications relating to underwriting strategy, associate plans, and SBF narrative.
Support the assessment and coordination of new underwriting opportunities and initiatives for alignment with agreed underwriting strategies.
Assist in ensuring syndicate plans align with underwriting strategy, including consideration of distribution, geography, aggregation, and other key risk features
Underwriting Management & Coordination
Assist with monitoring delivery against underwriting strategies, including coordination of underwriting regulatory returns (PMD).
Provide day-to-day support to underwriting teams on syndicate processes, requirements, and governance expectations.
Coordinate Underwriting Committee logistics, including agendas, papers, attendance, and action tracking in line with terms of reference.
Support cross-functional coordination between Underwriting, Finance, Actuarial, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams.
Assist with the preparation of management information and briefing packs for executive and board meetings.
Support preparation for market events, Lloyd’s interactions, investor meetings, and internal briefings.
Underwriting Operations
Support underwriting operations to ensure processes are followed and aligned with underwriting strategy.
Monitor Lloyd’s underwriting communications and assist with internal dissemination and tracking of responses.
Assist with coordination of audit, regulatory, and Lloyd’s returns and reviews relating to underwriting activity.
Project & Operational Support
Support ad hoc projects, business improvement initiatives, or strategic reviews.
Skills & experience
Experience in the Lloyd’s of London insurance market (e.g., managing agency, syndicate, or broker environment).
Understanding of underwriting considerations and operations.
Strong organisational, coordination, and communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Understanding of governance processes and regulatory frameworks within the Lloyd’s market.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and maintain discretion and professionalism.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong drafting and presentation abilities.
High level of integrity, judgement, and emotional intelligence.
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.
