Political Risk and Terrorism Underwriter

Who we are:

Apollo is a specialised independent (re)insurer, established in 2009, to deliver top-tier products and services to clients, brokers, and capital partners at Lloyd’s. The name "Apollo" was inspired by the achievements of one of its founding investors, Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon in 1969. Together with Jim Hays, Neil identified an opportunity to create a unique service provider within Lloyd’s.

Since its inception, Apollo has significantly broadened its portfolio of insurance solutions. This includes Apollo 1969’s traditional and specialty lines, ibott 1971’s innovative sharing economy products, and managing agency services at Lloyd’s through our Strategic Partner Syndicates. Today, Apollo continues to grow with team of over 270 professionals dedicated to fulfilling the company’s mission of enabling a resilient and sustainable world.

“We attract and retain a diverse range of talent by fostering an inclusive, equitable team environment where individuals from all backgrounds have opportunities to grow, succeed, and contribute. We empower our teams to achieve excellence and drive forward-thinking solutions, aiming to enable a resilient and sustainable world.” - David Ibeson, Group CEO

Your Role:

To support us on our collective journey to success, we are seeking an Underwriter with experience in Political Violence and Terrorism to join our team.

 What you’ll do:

• Assist in underwriting in accordance with the Political Violence and Terror programme for your class.
• Ensure compliance with Apollo's policies and procedures, particularly those covering underwriting, pricing, delegated authority, and the fair treatment of customers.
• Maintain accurate underwriting records in line with the Underwriting Procedures.
• Understand and apply pricing models for your class, providing rationale for the pricing of each risk in line with the Pricing Policy.
• Liaise with brokers, attend client presentations and meetings, and foster strong relationships with existing and new producers.
• Represent Apollo on Lloyd’s / market committees, steering groups, and working parties where requested.
• Enhance Apollo’s reputation and profile in the insurance market through external representation.

 What we are looking for:

• Results-driven with the ability to make decisions and work on your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage your workload effectively.
• Deadline-focused; able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Numerically minded.

What you will get in return:

Our compensation package is designed to attract top talent. In addition to a fair and attractive salary, this role offers a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive range of benefits, including 31 days of annual leave, a non-contributory pension and private medical insurance.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

Apollo is a growing and diverse team of empowered and passionate experts who focus on bringing innovation, data driven decision making and collaboration to every relationship and every risk. To meet the needs of a demanding global insurance market, we need a diverse workforce that truly understands the international communities we serve.

That is why we're focused on developing diverse talent at every level; inclusion and diversity means more to us than just chasing a target and we are committed to supporting and celebrating difference. Our people are at the heart of our business which is why we value the diversity of thought and talent of every member of our team.

We offer a range of support and run a programme of events and training that recognise the challenges and opportunities relating to diversity.

Hybrid & flexible working: 

At Apollo, hybrid and flexible working is fully embraced and we do not see the benefit of presenteeism. We understand that no two colleagues are alike, and as such we support the ability to remain agile and achieve a home and work balance to best suit business and personal commitments.

Thank you!

To find out more about our values, ESG strategy and commitment to inclusion please click on the 'Life at Apollo' pack.