Trading Underwriter

Trading Underwriter

Location:

Basildon

Salary:
Negotiable

We’re strengthening our team at Plum Underwriting and looking for a Trading Underwriter to join the team as we continue to grow. The role of the Trading Underwriter is to evaluate the risk and exposures of customers for new business, mid-term adjustments and renewals, and to quote, convert and retain business to meet budget and underwriting performance targets for the range of specialist home insurance products throughout all Plum’s distribution channels, ensuring Plum provides excellent service to its brokers at all times.

• Underwrite in accordance with the Plum Internal Underwriting Guide and the underwriting authority awarded.
• Trade with brokers to maximise conversion and retention within your authority.
• Monthly reporting to line manager.
• Renewal/Existing and new business control.
• Take underwriting referrals from other offices where outside individuals have authority.
• Understand, support and drive income, conversion and retention objectives.
• Assist in the development of new and existing products.
• Deal with incoming enquiries from clients, insurers and other third parties in a professional and timely manner.
• Underwrite while protecting the interest of our capacity providers.

• Experience successfully underwriting a mixed household/commercial property portfolio.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), sales, negotiation, analytical and IT skills.
• Previous experience within an MGA business highly beneficial.

• Negotiable basic salary + bonus.
• Normal benefits: pension, holidays, etc.
• Full funding for relevant professional qualifications and ongoing personal development.
• Management team passionate about developing staff.

For more information apply online or contact Dan Hurley.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.