Role Summary

To provide underwriting and development support. To lead with underwriting on our commercial and agricultural products. To provide a professional and comprehensive underwriting and administration service within the business, with a strong emphasis on underwriting, customer service and broker development.

Role Responsibilities:

Underwriting / Development

• Develop, negotiate and support the underwriting of new business/renewals within your authority and in line with the underwriting strategy.
• Achieve sustainable growth through the development of relationships with the company’s network of brokers.
• Support the Business Development Manager
• Plan, prioritise and manage individual own work to deliver objectives and meet agreed service levels to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Regular calls or visits to broker offices to develop the brokers' accounts / make iFarm the insurance provider of choice for brokers.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters and support staff.
• Keep abreast of market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions.
• Help review current products and make sure they are market leading but also delivering underwriting profits.
• Roll out new products to the market and contribute to the development of the underwriting guide and rates.
• Liaise with brokers daily, answering incoming telephone calls and chasing brokers for any additional information required and service all back-office duties.
• Lead development meetings with Key Brokers and focus on growing broker accounts.
• Review online journey and make recommendations around efficiencies.
• Support with Policy Issuance

Compliance

• Maintain knowledge of internal controls and all procedures relating to underwriting.
• Ensure you uphold Imperium's principle of Treating Customers Fairly
• Undertake training relevant to the role.

Education and Qualifications

• CII is preferred but not essential.

Knowledge & Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience, with a proven track record of underwriting and developing relationships.
• Ability to manage own time, meet deadlines and prioritise work.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Knowledge of agricultural or commercial insurance products and the regulatory environment.

Aptitude

• Outcome-focused, initiative-taking, enthusiastic
• Team worker with the ability to work on their initiative.
• Professional approach to relationships