Underwriter

Britannia has an excellent opportunity for an experienced insurance professional to carry out underwriting duties at our Kobe or Tokyo office. The individual will provide the highest level of service to Members (potential new Members and brokers) through the prompt, efficient and supportive handling of underwriting matters, as well as the timely and accurate production of underwriting documentation for the Association. He/She will engage with existing members to develop long lasting business relationships, as well as develop new business contacts in the Japanese market to grow Britannia’s share of tonnage and Members.

Your Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Promote Britannia to existing Members, potential new Members and their brokers
• Handling of underwriting matters for Members by geographical area
• Evaluate the appropriate rating of P&I and FD&D risks
• Provide quotations to existing Members and potential new Members
• Support the renewal negotiations with existing Members and where appropriate through their brokers by providing adequate documentation and a clear explanation of any changes proposed (to rates and/or terms)
• Ensure an equitable balance in the rating between Members (consistent with the perceived risks and actual claims experience)
• Achieve target general increases across the Membership
• Arrange insurances and reinsurances on behalf of the Membership
• Facilitate the production of trading certificates (Blue Cards, ITOPF, SIGCo documents etc) on request in a timely manner
• Facilitate the production of Certificates of Entry, endorsements and underwriting debit and credit notes in a timely manner
• Foster good relationships between Tindall Riley Britannia and Members/their brokers
• Collaborate with internal teams (claims, risk, finance and actuarial) on related matters

About You

Knowledge/Experience

• Proven underwriting experience gained from an international P&I club / mutual or in marine insurance and claims
• Demonstratable experience of rating complex risks and drafting policy amendments.
• Microsoft Excel at intermediate level
• Knowledge of insurance software e.g. BPMS System equivalent

Qualifications/Education

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent or credible professional qualifications e.g. FCII/ACII
• Business level proficiency in both Japanese and English language

Competencies

• Financial acumen – the ability to understand fiscal decisions and practices, adhering to the TRC’s framework for sound financial planning, management, control and reporting.
• Collaboration – the ability to interact professionally and work openly with Members, colleagues and third parties to high service standards
• Communication - – Ability to quickly assimilate information, establish key issues and to express them effectively and succinctly in writing and verbally both in Japanese and English
• Decision making – Collates the required information, involves the appropriate people to ensure the best decisions are made and subsequently implemented
• Client focused – the ability to recognises the needs of external / internal stakeholders and consistently delivers and meets promises made

About Us

Tindall Riley manages three insurance businesses. The Britannia Group ( Britannia P&I ), a mutual club that provides protection and indemnity (‘P&I’) insurance and freight, demurrage and defence (‘FD&D’) cover to shipowners and charterers around the world. The Griffin Insurance Association Limited (Griffin), an insurance mutual that provides professional indemnity insurance to broking firms and MGAs around the world. The Wren Insurance Association Limited (Wren), an insurance mutual that provides professional indemnity insurance to architectural practices operating in the UK and overseas. Today, we employ over 300 people globally across 9 offices and have a shared commitment to providing exceptional insurance services for our Members worldwide.

At Tindall Riley, our culture is defined by our core values :

• We think mutual: Our primary focus is serving our member’s needs and we are committed to providing the best service.
• We are one team : We collaborate across associations, teams, and geographies to deliver on our shared mission.
• We take ownership : We each contribute with pride, initiative, and accountability—bringing energy and focus to our work.
• We communicate respectfully : We listen, share openly, and value diverse views, fostering a culture of trust and transparency.
• We embrace the future : We’re open minded, adaptive to change, and curious about new technologies and ways of working.

We can offer you a competitive salary and a varied benefits package. We have a hybrid working policy, three days from the office and two days from home. We are proud of our friendly workplace culture, where we offer ample opportunities to socialise and connect with each other.

We are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Tindall Riley.

To find out more visit our websites: tindallriley.co.uk , britanniapandi.com,

griffin-insurance.co.uk , wrenmutual.co.uk