Development Underwriter - Construction

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Pen Underwriting are seeking a dynamic and motivated Development Underwriter to join our growing team. This is a newly created role for someone who is keen to shape, and grow this area in the best way they see fit. In this role, you will be responsible for seeking new business enquiries, evaluating, underwriting, and converting them into sales. You will utilize your personal and professional skills, contacts, experience, and judgement to optimize both the short-term and long-term financial performance of the company.

Your contributions will be vital in meeting our income and profit objectives, aligning with budget and EBITDAC targets.

• Actively seek and respond to new business opportunities from broker partners to achieve and exceed new business budgets and KPIs.
• Consistently meet mutually agreed financial measures.
• Maintain a high standard of personal organization to manage daily and weekly tasks, including quotation opportunities, pipeline building, and attending broker offices and trade sector events.
• Demonstrate an unwavering appetite for contacting brokers, following up on quotes, and seeking opportunities to upsell/cross-sell across our product range.
• Contribute as a team player, supporting colleagues to achieve team new business targets.
• Develop a deep understanding of the products and services offered by the Pen division and support services provided by other areas.
• Provide professional advice to brokers, clearly documenting the most appropriate product offerings for their clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external underwriters/insurers.
• Liaise and negotiate effectively with insurers to obtain the best terms for clients.
• Compile and provide statistics as required by your line manager.
• Handle account queries in collaboration with brokers and the Accounts team.
• Present a positive and professional image of the company to staff, customers, insurers, and the public.
• Operate within the agreed personal delegated underwriting authority.
• Assist departmental staff with their workload as needed, especially during staff absences.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Agency, Accounts, and Claims departments.
• Adhere to agreed service standards and report complaints in line with company procedures.
• Act in accordance with FCA rules and company policies and procedures.

• Part CII qualified or working towards qualification.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong financial management skills.
• Accuracy in data use and entry.
• Proficiency in MS Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Technical Knowledge and Understanding:

• Understanding of Contractors All Risks and PL & EL insurance principles.
• Effective use and understanding of technology for business transactions.
• Ability to develop opportunities and build a pipeline.
• Knowledge of FCA requirements, particularly in data security and customer information management.
• Familiarity with company compliance procedures.

Experience:

• Understanding of coverage provided by Pen Construction Policies.
• Knowledge of internal underwriting processes and risk exposure monitoring.
• Strong negotiation, closing, and rapport-building skills.
• Comfortable and credible at decision-maker level.
• Detailed understanding of rating methods applied to our business.
• Awareness of the limitations of the company's delegated authority.
• Knowledge of company policies and procedures, including conflict of interest, complaints, and whistleblowing…