Underwriter, Insurance

Working within a Commercial underwriting environment, this role offers the opportunity to manage SME risks while contributing directly to business performance and client retention!

• Managing and underwriting SME insurance cases in line with agreed processes and risk appetite.
• Working closely with brokers to identify, discuss and convert new and existing business opportunities.
• Making effective underwriting decisions to support business development and retention targets.
• Maintaining and developing an underwriting and client portfolio.
• Applying underwriting, relationship management and business development techniques to retain and grow accounts.
• Supporting the performance and success of the wider Commercial team.
• Monitoring performance against key performance indicators and contributing to reporting where required.
• Providing a high standard of service delivery to brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting colleagues across the wider team as needed to achieve shared objectives.

The ideal candidate will have underwriting or wider insurance industry experience, with a strong understanding of working within defined risk appetite and underwriting authority. Experience dealing with insurance brokers across a range of insurance products would be advantageous. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, organised and comfortable working to deadlines using their own initiative. Strong communication skills, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service are essential.

Holding, or working towards, relevant CII qualifications would be beneficial.

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188 or email

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