Aristos Argyrou

Experience

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  Cypriot National Guard

  Jul 2005 - Dec 2006

  Airforce

  Military Service, completed various MOSs (Military Occupation Specialties)

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  Korn Ferry

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2012

  Analyst Intern, Executive Remuneration

  -Fulfilment of other key tasks including financial analysis, research and report writing as well as data and statistical analysis, while ensuring on-time response to clients’ questions-Creation of several data sets for salary pay and Financial Times Stock Exchange (FTSE) members

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  Travelers

  Jul 2012 - now

  -Strategic oversight of a profitable and balanced property portfolio with emphasis on catastrophe exposure across Lloyds market, while administering new and renewal business from initial discussion to final quote and price-Adeptness in identifying risk appetite and creating strategy for the planning line-Leverage outstanding analytical skills in assessing risk and interpreting actuarial and catastrophe modelling output including AIR and RMS, as well as in defining client-focused products and strategies-Establishment of strong business relationships with clients, as well as with brokers by building accretive pipelines and or cross-selling opportunities throughout the international network-Proactive collaboration with various product areas across the company to meet corporate objectives-Accomplishment of assigned tasks in compliance with decision-making standards, limitations, authorities and underwriting guidelines-Hands-on assistance to underwriters and assistant underwriters in mentoring junior staff-Responsibility in ensuring strict adherence of brokers and internal colleagues to all corporate service standards-Major contributions in driving continuous business growth and success by initiating the following key initiatives: o Development of the Travelers Europe alternative distribution framework and strategy; o Creation of the Travelers equipment breakdown product that that was recognized as the dominant standalone equipment breakdown solutions throughout Lloyds market; and o Strategic development of delegated authority portfolio-Instrumental in achieving satisfactory ratings across all underwriting quality reviews Show less -Accountability for the accurate capture of all syndicates for marine, property, power and utilities and coverholder facilities, along with monthly assessment of each binder for underwriters-Preparation of declaration for terrorism returns, which included ATIA, GAREAT and Pool Re-Execution of terrorism blast analysis and risk assessments for underwriters and geocoding-Employment of strong interpersonal skills in building and maintaining productive relationships with underwriters, catastrophe modellers, brokers and coverholders-Keen analysis of data-driven modelling results to define and emphasize any characteristics or inefficiencies-Generation of aggregate reports and participation in coordinating RDS events for Lloyds Show less

  • Managing Senior Underwriter - Property Binders

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Senior Underwriter, Global Property at Travelers Lloyds Syndicate

    Oct 2020 - Apr 2023

  • Underwriter, Global Property

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2020

  • Assistant Underwriter

    Oct 2013 - Mar 2017

  • Exposure Analyst

    Jul 2012 - Sept 2013