UK Commercial Development Underwriter-home based

1 month ago


United Kingdom Bunn Abbott Consulting Full time

Our client is an established, award-winning, A rated and very recently voted as one of only seven 5* rated MGAs by Insurance Times in the Broker voted survey This particularly friendly, flexible & ambitious company is enjoying a period of fast growth making this a great time to join the company.

Home based, with regular Broker meetings & team get togethers, the ideal candidate will be based near ish to London and have a minimum of 2years + Commercial Underwriting experience, which should ideally include Contractor/Tradesman Underwriting experience.

The role is responsible for Underwriting a broad range of UK Commercial risks, including Commercial Combined, Contractors, Tradesman, Property Owners and Office, although you not prior experience in all mentioned classes.

The role:

  • The trading, negotiating and underwriting of new business and/or renewal of existing business in accordance with the company’s strategy.
  • Achieving budget income, Loss Ratio, Rate & Retention Targets whilst delivering excellent Customer Service and Underwriting standards via open market trading and the online trading platform.
  • To assist with the prioritization and allocation of new business quotations, midterm adjustments, renewals claims experience, pre-quote work and declinature of business falling outside the companies underwriting strategy.
  • Strive for maximum efficiency, development & profitability and contribute to creating a culture of excellence.
  • Identify and seek out additional key risk information required to adequately underwrite and price risks
  • Working with Broker Development Managers on distribution strategy.
  • Regularly plan, discuss and agree pipeline activity with the broker to ensure targets are reached
  • Accountability and Ownership for large case reviews including both New and Existing Business
  • Processing Policy Amendments
  • Resolution of accounts and claims queries
  • Carry out peer reviews in line with company audit procedures
  • Collaboration with the technical team where required for existing product improvements and new product development to improve loss ratio results.
  • Support the cascade and delivery of strategy changes and work in conjunction with the Operation and Technical teams to ensure these are being met.
  • To assist underwriting in managing performance of schemes generated.

Role requirements:

  • Minimum 2-3 years+ previous UK Commercial underwriting experience
  • Strong relationship/negotiation & numerical skills with good attention to detail and effective written and spoken communication skills.
  • Ideally CII qualified. A working knowledge of market wordings and products.

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 7 days, your application has not been successful.

Bunn Abbott Consulting is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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