816 Property Market jobs in the United Kingdom

CLASS UNDERWRITER: INTERNATIONAL OPEN MARKET PROPERTY LOCATION: LONDON This career opportunity is available at Santam Syndicate 1918 for an Class Underwriter: International Open Market Property who will be based in the UK & have right to work in the UK. WHAT WILL YOU DO? We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Class Underwriter – International Open Market Property to lead and manage an International property insurance portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering profitable growth, overseeing underwriting performance, and supporting broker relationships across both large commercial and/or mid-market property risks. You will play a key role in developing underwriting strategy, ensuring portfolio health, and driving innovation in the book. WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE? Key Responsibilities: Underwriting & Risk Assessment: Assess, underwrite, and price new and existing property risks in line with syndicate underwriting philosophies and authority limits. Drafting and agreeing the underwriting philosophy and appetite with the Active Underwriter. Analyse exposures, coverage requirements, and terms to determine appropriate risk appetite and pricing. Act as both a leader setting market terms and also a follower providing accretive capacity behind credible Lloyd’s leaders. Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards. Broker & Client Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients across various territories outside of North America. Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure profitable business. Deliver responsive service and technical support, enhancing the syndicate’s market reputation and profile Travel where required to market conferences and client trips to improve relationships and ensure alignment. Portfolio Management: Monitor portfolio performance and trends, providing insight to support underwriting strategy. Identify opportunities for growth and remediation within the book. Contribute to reinsurance and risk appetite discussions. Collaboration & Development: Work closely with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and pricing teams to ensure alignment and data integrity. Contribute to product development, wording reviews, and process improvement initiatives. Mentor junior underwriters or assistants, where applicable. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Relevant Degree 10 Years Experience Experience underwriting and managing International Open Market business in the Lloyd’s market. Solid knowledge of property risks, policy wordings, and regulatory environment. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with commercial awareness. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with brokers and clients. Proficiency in relevant underwriting systems and Microsoft Office. Progress toward professional qualifications (e.g. ACII) preferred. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Delivering results and meeting customer expectation Relating and networking Analyses Applying expertise and technology Achieving personal work goals and objectives Attention to detail Planning and organising skills Problem Solving Negotiating Business Acumen/Knowledge Business Analysis PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Drives results Recognised personal reputation Deciding and initiating action Leading and supervising Collaborates Client focus Flexibility and adaptability Cultivates innovation Strategic decision making Analytical thinking Influencing/ gaining commitment Business acumen Coaching and development WHO WE ARE: Santam syndicate 1918 is a new wholly owned and capitalised entity of Santam Insurance, the largest insurance company in South Africa with a 107 year heritage. 1918 is strategically important in expanding and developing Santam’s international footprint, through access to the London market talent, distribution network and Lloyd’s global insurance and reinsurance licenses. Our syndicate is a London managed and run business, with a strong, experienced leadership team, focused on underwriting discipline, whilst allowing our teams to feel empowered and accountable for their actions. We are building a collaborative team where underwriting, claims, actuarial and other functions work closely, to help achieve superior underwriting results. At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with the aim to create an inclusive workforce.

CLASS UNDERWRITER: INTERNATIONAL OPEN MARKET PROPERTY LOCATION: LONDON This career opportunity is available at Santam Syndicate 1918 for an Class Underwriter: International Open Market Property who will be based in the UK & have right to work in the UK. WHAT WILL YOU DO? We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Class Underwriter – International Open Market Property to lead and manage an International property insurance portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering profitable growth, overseeing underwriting performance, and supporting broker relationships across both large commercial and/or mid-market property risks. You will play a key role in developing underwriting strategy, ensuring portfolio health, and driving innovation in the book. WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE? Key Responsibilities: Underwriting & Risk Assessment: Assess, underwrite, and price new and existing property risks in line with syndicate underwriting philosophies and authority limits. Drafting and agreeing the underwriting philosophy and appetite with the Active Underwriter. Analyse exposures, coverage requirements, and terms to determine appropriate risk appetite and pricing. Act as both a leader setting market terms and also a follower providing accretive capacity behind credible Lloyd’s leaders. Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards. Broker & Client Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients across various territories outside of North America. Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure profitable business. Deliver responsive service and technical support, enhancing the syndicate’s market reputation and profile Travel where required to market conferences and client trips to improve relationships and ensure alignment. Portfolio Management: Monitor portfolio performance and trends, providing insight to support underwriting strategy. Identify opportunities for growth and remediation within the book. Contribute to reinsurance and risk appetite discussions. Collaboration & Development: Work closely with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and pricing teams to ensure alignment and data integrity. Contribute to product development, wording reviews, and process improvement initiatives. Mentor junior underwriters or assistants, where applicable. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Relevant Degree 10 Years Experience Experience underwriting and managing International Open Market business in the Lloyd’s market. Solid knowledge of property risks, policy wordings, and regulatory environment. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with commercial awareness. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with brokers and clients. Proficiency in relevant underwriting systems and Microsoft Office. Progress toward professional qualifications (e.g. ACII) preferred. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Delivering results and meeting customer expectation Relating and networking Analyses Applying expertise and technology Achieving personal work goals and objectives Attention to detail Planning and organising skills Problem Solving Negotiating Business Acumen/Knowledge Business Analysis PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Drives results Recognised personal reputation Deciding and initiating action Leading and supervising Collaborates Client focus Flexibility and adaptability Cultivates innovation Strategic decision making Analytical thinking Influencing/ gaining commitment Business acumen Coaching and development WHO WE ARE: Santam syndicate 1918 is a new wholly owned and capitalised entity of Santam Insurance, the largest insurance company in South Africa with a 107 year heritage. 1918 is strategically important in expanding and developing Santam’s international footprint, through access to the London market talent, distribution network and Lloyd’s global insurance and reinsurance licenses. Our syndicate is a London managed and run business, with a strong, experienced leadership team, focused on underwriting discipline, whilst allowing our teams to feel empowered and accountable for their actions. We are building a collaborative team where underwriting, claims, actuarial and other functions work closely, to help achieve superior underwriting results. At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with the aim to create an inclusive workforce.

CLASS UNDERWRITER: INTERNATIONAL OPEN MARKET PROPERTY

LOCATION: LONDON

This career opportunity is available at Santam Syndicate 1918 for an

Class Underwriter: International Open Market Property who will be based in the UK & have right to work in the UK.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Class Underwriter – International Open Market Property to lead and manage an International property insurance portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering profitable growth, overseeing underwriting performance, and supporting broker relationships across both large commercial and/or mid-market property risks. You will play a key role in developing underwriting strategy, ensuring portfolio health, and driving innovation in the book.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?

Key Responsibilities:

Underwriting & Risk Assessment:

• Assess, underwrite, and price new and existing property risks in line with syndicate underwriting philosophies and authority limits.
• Drafting and agreeing the underwriting philosophy and appetite with the Active Underwriter.
• Analyse exposures, coverage requirements, and terms to determine appropriate risk appetite and pricing.
• Act as both a leader setting market terms and also a follower providing accretive capacity behind credible Lloyd’s leaders.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Broker & Client Engagement:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients across various territories outside of North America.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure profitable business.
• Deliver responsive service and technical support, enhancing the syndicate’s market reputation and profile
• Travel where required to market conferences and client trips to improve relationships and ensure alignment.

Portfolio Management:

• Monitor portfolio performance and trends, providing insight to support underwriting strategy.
• Identify opportunities for growth and remediation within the book.
• Contribute to reinsurance and risk appetite discussions.

Collaboration & Development:

• Work closely with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and pricing teams to ensure alignment and data integrity.
• Contribute to product development, wording reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior underwriters or assistants, where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Degree
• 10+ Years Experience
• Experience underwriting and managing International Open Market business in the Lloyd’s market.
• Solid knowledge of property risks, policy wordings, and regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with brokers and clients.
• Proficiency in relevant underwriting systems and Microsoft Office.
• Progress toward professional qualifications (e.g. ACII) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectation
• Relating and networking
• Analyses
• Applying expertise and technology
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem Solving
• Negotiating
• Business Acumen/Knowledge
• Business Analysis

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Drives results
• Recognised personal reputation
• Deciding and initiating action
• Leading and supervising
• Collaborates
• Client focus
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Cultivates innovation
• Strategic decision making
• Analytical thinking
• Influencing/ gaining commitment
• Business acumen
• Coaching and development

WHO WE ARE:

Santam syndicate 1918 is a new wholly owned and capitalised entity of Santam Insurance, the largest insurance company in South Africa with a 107 year heritage. 1918 is strategically important in expanding and developing Santam’s international footprint, through access to the London market talent, distribution network and Lloyd’s global insurance and reinsurance licenses.

Our syndicate is a London managed and run business, with a strong, experienced leadership team, focused on underwriting discipline, whilst allowing our teams to feel empowered and accountable for their actions. We are building a collaborative team where underwriting, claims, actuarial and other functions work closely, to help achieve superior underwriting results.

At Santam we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with the aim to create an inclusive workforce.

CLASS UNDERWRITER: NORTH AMERICAN OPEN MARKET PROPERTY LOCATION: LONDON This career opportunity is available at Santam Syndicate 1918 for an Class Underwriter: North American Open Market Property who will be based in the UK & have right to work in the UK. WHAT WILL YOU DO? We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Class Underwriter – North American Open Market Property to lead and manage a North American property insurance portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering profitable growth, overseeing underwriting performance, and supporting broker relationships across both large commercial and/or mid-market property risks. You will play a key role in developing underwriting strategy, ensuring portfolio health, and driving innovation in the book. WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE? Key Responsibilities: Underwriting & Risk Assessment: Assess, underwrite, and price new and existing property risks in line with syndicate underwriting philosophies and authority limits. Drafting and agreeing the underwriting philosophy and appetite with the Active Underwriter. Analyse exposures, coverage requirements, and terms to determine appropriate risk appetite and pricing. Act as both a leader setting market terms and also a follower providing accretive capacity behind credible Lloyd’s leaders. Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards. Broker & Client Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients across North America. Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure profitable business. Deliver responsive service and technical support, enhancing the syndicate’s market reputation and profile Travel where required to market conferences and client trips to improve relationships and ensure alignment. Portfolio Management: Monitor portfolio performance and trends, providing insight to support underwriting strategy. Identify opportunities for growth and remediation within the book. Contribute to reinsurance and risk appetite discussions. Collaboration & Development: Work closely with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and pricing teams to ensure alignment and data integrity. Contribute to product development, wording reviews, and process improvement initiatives. Mentor junior underwriters or assistants, where applicable. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Relevant Degree 10 Years Experience Experience underwriting and managing International Open Market business in the Lloyd’s market. Solid knowledge of property risks, policy wordings, and regulatory environment. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with commercial awareness. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with brokers and clients. Proficiency in relevant underwriting systems and Microsoft Office. Progress toward professional qualifications (e.g. ACII) preferred. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Delivering results and meeting customer expectation Relating and networking Analyses Applying expertise and technology Achieving personal work goals and objectives Attention to detail Planning and organising skills Problem Solving Negotiating Business Acumen/Knowledge Business Analysis PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Drives results Recognised personal reputation Deciding and initiating action Leading and supervising Collaborates Client focus Flexibility and adaptability Cultivates innovation Strategic decision making Analytical thinking Influencing/ gaining commitment Business acumen Coaching and development WHO WE ARE: Santam syndicate 1918 is a new wholly owned and capitalised entity of Santam Insurance, the largest insurance company in South Africa with a 107-year heritage. 1918 is strategically important in expanding and developing Santam’s international footprint, through access to the London market talent, distribution network and Lloyd’s global insurance and reinsurance licenses. Our syndicate is a London managed and run business, with a strong, experienced leadership team, focused on underwriting discipline, whilst allowing our teams to feel empowered and accountable for their actions. We are building a collaborative team where underwriting, claims, actuarial and other functions work closely, to help achieve superior underwriting results. At Santam Group we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with the aim to create an inclusive workforce.

CLASS UNDERWRITER: NORTH AMERICAN OPEN MARKET PROPERTY LOCATION: LONDON This career opportunity is available at Santam Syndicate 1918 for an Class Underwriter: North American Open Market Property who will be based in the UK & have right to work in the UK. WHAT WILL YOU DO? We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Class Underwriter – North American Open Market Property to lead and manage a North American property insurance portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering profitable growth, overseeing underwriting performance, and supporting broker relationships across both large commercial and/or mid-market property risks. You will play a key role in developing underwriting strategy, ensuring portfolio health, and driving innovation in the book. WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE? Key Responsibilities: Underwriting & Risk Assessment: Assess, underwrite, and price new and existing property risks in line with syndicate underwriting philosophies and authority limits. Drafting and agreeing the underwriting philosophy and appetite with the Active Underwriter. Analyse exposures, coverage requirements, and terms to determine appropriate risk appetite and pricing. Act as both a leader setting market terms and also a follower providing accretive capacity behind credible Lloyd’s leaders. Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards. Broker & Client Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients across North America. Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure profitable business. Deliver responsive service and technical support, enhancing the syndicate’s market reputation and profile Travel where required to market conferences and client trips to improve relationships and ensure alignment. Portfolio Management: Monitor portfolio performance and trends, providing insight to support underwriting strategy. Identify opportunities for growth and remediation within the book. Contribute to reinsurance and risk appetite discussions. Collaboration & Development: Work closely with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and pricing teams to ensure alignment and data integrity. Contribute to product development, wording reviews, and process improvement initiatives. Mentor junior underwriters or assistants, where applicable. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Relevant Degree 10 Years Experience Experience underwriting and managing International Open Market business in the Lloyd’s market. Solid knowledge of property risks, policy wordings, and regulatory environment. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with commercial awareness. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with brokers and clients. Proficiency in relevant underwriting systems and Microsoft Office. Progress toward professional qualifications (e.g. ACII) preferred. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Delivering results and meeting customer expectation Relating and networking Analyses Applying expertise and technology Achieving personal work goals and objectives Attention to detail Planning and organising skills Problem Solving Negotiating Business Acumen/Knowledge Business Analysis PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Drives results Recognised personal reputation Deciding and initiating action Leading and supervising Collaborates Client focus Flexibility and adaptability Cultivates innovation Strategic decision making Analytical thinking Influencing/ gaining commitment Business acumen Coaching and development WHO WE ARE: Santam syndicate 1918 is a new wholly owned and capitalised entity of Santam Insurance, the largest insurance company in South Africa with a 107-year heritage. 1918 is strategically important in expanding and developing Santam’s international footprint, through access to the London market talent, distribution network and Lloyd’s global insurance and reinsurance licenses. Our syndicate is a London managed and run business, with a strong, experienced leadership team, focused on underwriting discipline, whilst allowing our teams to feel empowered and accountable for their actions. We are building a collaborative team where underwriting, claims, actuarial and other functions work closely, to help achieve superior underwriting results. At Santam Group we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with the aim to create an inclusive workforce.

CLASS UNDERWRITER: NORTH AMERICAN OPEN MARKET PROPERTY

LOCATION: LONDON

This career opportunity is available at Santam Syndicate 1918 for an Class Underwriter: North American Open Market Property who will be based in the UK & have right to work in the UK.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Class Underwriter – North American Open Market Property to lead and manage a North American property insurance portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering profitable growth, overseeing underwriting performance, and supporting broker relationships across both large commercial and/or mid-market property risks. You will play a key role in developing underwriting strategy, ensuring portfolio health, and driving innovation in the book.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?

Key Responsibilities:

Underwriting & Risk Assessment:

• Assess, underwrite, and price new and existing property risks in line with syndicate underwriting philosophies and authority limits.
• Drafting and agreeing the underwriting philosophy and appetite with the Active Underwriter.
• Analyse exposures, coverage requirements, and terms to determine appropriate risk appetite and pricing.
• Act as both a leader setting market terms and also a follower providing accretive capacity behind credible Lloyd’s leaders.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Broker & Client Engagement:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients across North America.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure profitable business.
• Deliver responsive service and technical support, enhancing the syndicate’s market reputation and profile
• Travel where required to market conferences and client trips to improve relationships and ensure alignment.

Portfolio Management:

• Monitor portfolio performance and trends, providing insight to support underwriting strategy.
• Identify opportunities for growth and remediation within the book.
• Contribute to reinsurance and risk appetite discussions.

Collaboration & Development:

• Work closely with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and pricing teams to ensure alignment and data integrity.
• Contribute to product development, wording reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior underwriters or assistants, where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Degree
• 10+ Years Experience
• Experience underwriting and managing International Open Market business in the Lloyd’s market.
• Solid knowledge of property risks, policy wordings, and regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with brokers and clients.
• Proficiency in relevant underwriting systems and Microsoft Office.
• Progress toward professional qualifications (e.g. ACII) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectation
• Relating and networking
• Analyses
• Applying expertise and technology
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem Solving
• Negotiating
• Business Acumen/Knowledge
• Business Analysis

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Drives results
• Recognised personal reputation
• Deciding and initiating action
• Leading and supervising
• Collaborates
• Client focus
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Cultivates innovation
• Strategic decision making
• Analytical thinking
• Influencing/ gaining commitment
• Business acumen
• Coaching and development

WHO WE ARE:

Santam syndicate 1918 is a new wholly owned and capitalised entity of Santam Insurance, the largest insurance company in South Africa with a 107-year heritage. 1918 is strategically important in expanding and developing Santam’s international footprint, through access to the London market talent, distribution network and Lloyd’s global insurance and reinsurance licenses.

Our syndicate is a London managed and run business, with a strong, experienced leadership team, focused on underwriting discipline, whilst allowing our teams to feel empowered and accountable for their actions. We are building a collaborative team where underwriting, claims, actuarial and other functions work closely, to help achieve superior underwriting results.

At Santam Group we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with the aim to create an inclusive workforce.

CLASS UNDERWRITER: NORTH AMERICAN OPEN MARKET PROPERTY

LOCATION: LONDON

This career opportunity is available at Santam Syndicate 1918 for an Class Underwriter: North American Open Market Property who will be based in the UK & have right to work in the UK.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Class Underwriter – North American Open Market Property to lead and manage a North American property insurance portfolio. This role is responsible for delivering profitable growth, overseeing underwriting performance, and supporting broker relationships across both large commercial and/or mid-market property risks. You will play a key role in developing underwriting strategy, ensuring portfolio health, and driving innovation in the book.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE?

Key Responsibilities:

Underwriting & Risk Assessment:

• Assess, underwrite, and price new and existing property risks in line with syndicate underwriting philosophies and authority limits.
• Drafting and agreeing the underwriting philosophy and appetite with the Active Underwriter.
• Analyse exposures, coverage requirements, and terms to determine appropriate risk appetite and pricing.
• Act as both a leader setting market terms and also a follower providing accretive capacity behind credible Lloyd’s leaders.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with internal policies and regulatory standards.

Broker & Client Engagement:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers and clients across North America.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing to secure profitable business.
• Deliver responsive service and technical support, enhancing the syndicate’s market reputation and profile
• Travel where required to market conferences and client trips to improve relationships and ensure alignment.

Portfolio Management:

• Monitor portfolio performance and trends, providing insight to support underwriting strategy.
• Identify opportunities for growth and remediation within the book.
• Contribute to reinsurance and risk appetite discussions.

Collaboration & Development:

• Work closely with underwriting, claims, actuarial, and pricing teams to ensure alignment and data integrity.
• Contribute to product development, wording reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior underwriters or assistants, where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Relevant Degree
• 10+ Years Experience
• Experience underwriting and managing International Open Market business in the Lloyd’s market.
• Solid knowledge of property risks, policy wordings, and regulatory environment.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly with brokers and clients.
• Proficiency in relevant underwriting systems and Microsoft Office.
• Progress toward professional qualifications (e.g. ACII) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Delivering results and meeting customer expectation
• Relating and networking
• Analyses
• Applying expertise and technology
• Achieving personal work goals and objectives
• Attention to detail
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem Solving
• Negotiating
• Business Acumen/Knowledge
• Business Analysis

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Drives results
• Recognised personal reputation
• Deciding and initiating action
• Leading and supervising
• Collaborates
• Client focus
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Cultivates innovation
• Strategic decision making
• Analytical thinking
• Influencing/ gaining commitment
• Business acumen
• Coaching and development

WHO WE ARE:

Santam syndicate 1918 is a new wholly owned and capitalised entity of Santam Insurance, the largest insurance company in South Africa with a 107-year heritage. 1918 is strategically important in expanding and developing Santam’s international footprint, through access to the London market talent, distribution network and Lloyd’s global insurance and reinsurance licenses.

Our syndicate is a London managed and run business, with a strong, experienced leadership team, focused on underwriting discipline, whilst allowing our teams to feel empowered and accountable for their actions. We are building a collaborative team where underwriting, claims, actuarial and other functions work closely, to help achieve superior underwriting results.

At Santam Group we are committed to transformation and embracing diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with the aim to create an inclusive workforce.

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Agricultural Economist to join their consultancy. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to conduct in-depth market analysis and provide strategic insights to agricultural businesses across the UK. You will play a key role in evaluating market trends, assessing economic impacts, and forecasting future agricultural commodity prices.

As a Senior Agricultural Economist, you will be responsible for gathering and analyzing complex economic data related to agriculture, food production, and international trade. Your expertise will inform strategic decision-making for clients, helping them navigate market volatility and identify growth opportunities. This role requires strong quantitative skills, a deep understanding of economic modeling, and the ability to translate sophisticated analyses into clear, actionable recommendations. You will work independently, managing your research projects and communicating findings effectively to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive economic analyses of agricultural markets, including supply, demand, and price dynamics.
• Develop and apply econometric models to forecast agricultural commodity prices and market trends.
• Evaluate the economic impact of policy changes, trade agreements, and environmental factors on the agricultural sector.
• Analyze global agricultural trade flows and their implications for domestic markets.
• Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and economic briefs for clients.
• Provide strategic advice to clients on market positioning, risk management, and investment opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external experts to enhance research capabilities.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in agricultural economics and related fields.
• Manage multiple research projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality analyses.
• Communicate complex economic concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Contribute to the development of new analytical methodologies and tools.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all economic data and modeling.

Qualifications:

• A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Economics, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in agricultural economics or market analysis, preferably within a consultancy or research environment.
• Proven expertise in econometric modeling, statistical analysis, and data interpretation.
• Strong understanding of agricultural markets, supply chains, and international trade.
• Proficiency in statistical software packages (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS) and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Experience in developing financial forecasts and business cases is advantageous.
• Knowledge of agricultural policy and its economic implications.

This is a significant opportunity for an accomplished economist to shape strategy in the vital agricultural sector. The role is based in Liverpool, Merseyside, UK , with full remote working.

Absolute Law Recruitment are working with a Top 20 Legal 500 Law firm based in London who are seeking a Partner to join their Real Estate team.

This position will involve being exposed to a great variety of commercial property matters including:-

• Acquisitions and disposals of commercial property.
li>Landlord and Tenant.
• Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements
• Landlord and tenant leasing and management documentation
• Acquiring investment properties
• Development sales and letting agreements
• Secured lending transactions with banks and other lenders
• Overseeing the acquisition, management and sale of real estate properties.

The successful individual will have the following attributes:-

• Qualified Senior Solicitor with a minimum of 8+ years PQE
• Technical proficiency in a range of company property matters
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic with a desire for business development
• A strong ambitious team player.

Salary: Competitive along with excellent benefits.

If you are interested in this position and would like to work for a firm that respects a great work-life balance, then please apply or contact us for a confidential chat about the role.

Absolute Law Recruitment are acting as a recruitment firm for this position.