New Business Underwriter

Position: New Business Underwriter (Commercial Combined/Property)

Location: Manchester

David Roberts and Partners was formed in 1977. Founded in Ormskirk, before moving to Southport, the organisation has now grown into a family of independent insurance brokers. With businesses spanning the UK and Europe. We have a team of over 550 dedicated colleagues; we place over >£630m premium worldwide with direct access to Lloyd’s of London and other specialist international markets.

While our businesses operate at a local level, the Group’s infrastructure empowers us to compete with and win against the multinational brokers. The objective is always to provide the best possible service and protection for our clients.

Following a sustained period of growth, where DR&P Group has acquired multiple insurance businesses and is continuing to grow both organically and through acquisition, the group is now embarking upon the next chapter following our acquisition by BMS Group.

BMS is a dynamic, independent, global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. We are a global brand with offices located across the US, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Europe and Asia with both a strong, local focus and understanding of market needs.

Our teams are respected globally for their specialist market knowledge, intelligent analysis and insight. Our people strive to be ‘the best in class’ and with an innovative approach and their entrepreneurial thinking, our clients truly benefit from better solutions to policy development and placement.

Being independent makes a key difference to our clients, giving our brokers the freedom to deliver the best solutions, tailored to meet their business needs. Coupled with our collaborative team approach, single platform worldwide and renowned personal service, we are the independent broker of choice.

In this New Business Commercial Underwriter role, you will focus on high-quality new business underwriting and building strong working relationships with Brokers. You will be proactive and confident when dealing with a panel of brokers, enabling you to maximise business through the delivery of exceptional customer service and attractive deals.

• Underwrite and price new business profitability accurately
• Determine the desirability of accepting or rejecting business risks
• Identify the need, recommend and evaluate additional risk assessment information
• Maintain and develop business relationships with brokers by regular contact and to keep abreast of their issues
• Assist colleagues with technical and procedural aspects of underwriting

• Good understanding and knowledge of the insurance industry
• The successful candidate will likely have a proven track record in writing new business and being able to build strong business relationships
• Proven track record of working to and achieving individual targets
• Experience using Scheme Serve would be beneficial but by no means essential
• Proficient in MS Office and with aptitude to use other MS Windows-based software
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build strong working relationships and deliver exceptional customer service

• A highly ambitious team that works collaboratively to achieve your personal and professional goals whilst being a significant contributor to the overall succes of the organisation
• 25 days holiday + 1 day birthday leave (+8 recognised public and bank holidays)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company social events
• Discretionary annual bonus linked to the business hitting KPIs