Commercial Agriculture Underwriter

6 months ago


Harrogate, United Kingdom The Ardonagh Group Full time

**Commercial Agriculture Underwriter - Harrogate - ARD936739**

Are you someone who thrives in the Insurance Industry? We’re on the hunt for a talented Commercial Underwriter who is able to generate and underwrite new business enquiries profitably, accurately, and in line with Geo Underwriting’s practices. Is a successful career within a growing business full of opportunity, where you will have flexibility what you’re looking for? Then please, read on

**So, what does the role of a Commercial Underwriter here involve?**

As a Commercial Underwriter you will work with a panel of brokers in developing and underwriting profitable, target business in line with prescribed underwriting strategies and business plans across a range of Commercial Products including Combined Liability (contracting and non-contracting) and Commercial Combined.
- This is an overview and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities._
- Underwrite and administer risks (including new business and midterm adjustments) and issue accurate, compliant documentation on behalf of Insurers
- Demonstrate strong trading and negotiation skills in the attainment of new business.
- Achieve a high quality of underwriting and record keeping, as demonstrated through quality monitoring.
- Achieve any individual targets and contribute towards team/business targets.
- Contribute positively and proactively to business development and any relevant change.

**What experience does a Commercial Underwriter** **need?**
- Proven underwriting experience of Commercial Products including Commercial Combined and Combined Liability (contracting and non-contracting) and a good understanding of risk.
- Experience of working within an MGA environment and an understanding of the use of binding authority guidelines and authorities would be advantageous
- A working knowledge of legal and regulatory Insurance framework
- IT Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point. Experience of Acturis would also be advantageous
- Ideally CII qualified or working towards

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family, with opportunities to earn your annual salary plus a role-based incentive plan and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

- Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family
- Gain professional CII or ACII qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects
- Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire
- 24-hour support for you and your families physical and mental wellbeing
- Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more
- 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities
- Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - Raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community
- The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group

Geo Underwriting is one of the UK’s largest, full service managing general agent’s (MGA) encompassing Commercial Lines, Personal Lines, Agriculture and our London Market business, Geo Specialty.

With 11 regional offices, we offer a wide underwriting footprint, diverse product range and A-rated capacity. #GEO



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