Underwriter, Insurance

Underwriter

Location: London/Hybrid (Typically 2/3 days in the office)

Type: Full time – Permanent (If you are a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please do still get in touch)

At Price Forbes, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity.

Working at Price Forbes means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of our innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own.

Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you.

We offer much more than just an inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and so much more. All of this with a supportive management team as well as working alongside some of the industry’s top talent.

You’ll have access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big‑name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans etc.

• Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%).
• Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you.
• Competitive salary.
• Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Group annual bonus scheme.

To ensure the delivery of accurate and timely underwriting services to the Lectio Client Base. This requires an in-depth awareness of the Lectio Underwriting Parameters and the regulatory responsibilities of a Lloyds’ Cover holder. Whilst aligned to the Casualty line of business, the role requires commitment, awareness and support of all Lectio GWP growth targets.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge and continued awareness of the Lectio DUA and Underwriting Parameters. This knowledge will enable an understanding of Lectio’s contractual responsibilities to capacity providers.
• Support the Senior Underwriter in delivering a high-quality underwriting service on the PFP Casualty book. This includes first class turnaround times & professional and proactive communication skills.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of the referral rules relative to the book and, where appropriate ensure professional and clear issuance of referrals to the panel.
• Proactively monitor the utilisation performance relative to the Casualty Line of Business.
• Proactively support the senior underwriters and other Lectio colleagues in fostering a positive and respectful team environment.
• Understand and support the end-to-end process relative to the Lectio book. This includes compliance with all processes and taking a proactive role in supporting the Assistant UW’s and UW Assistants.

• Minimum of 5 years within the London Insurance Market.
• Experience and knowledge of a Lloyds’ Cover holder environment.
• Experience as an Assistant UW within a Cover holder or Underwriting environment.
• High level proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel – PowerPoint experience can be beneficial also.
• Strong, analytical, verbal and written communication skills are valuable.

The role would be split between home working and the London office. As such you should have the ability to be self‑motivated/disciplined but also be a team player.

This role requires a continued proactive mindset, including a desire to learn, whilst also encouraging and supporting team members.

A commitment to support other lines of business as, and when required by the Lectio leaders. In this way, the role requires awareness and support of the broader Lectio objectives.

The candidate is expected to demonstrate professional and proactive…