Commercial Underwriter

5 months ago


Harrogate, United Kingdom Thames Underwriting Full time

**Commercial Underwriter - Harrogate - ARDQB884505**

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

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Financial planning services
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Harrogate, HG2 8RE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have underwriting experience of Commercial Products including Commercial Combined and Combined Liability? (required)
- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (required)
- What is your salary expectation for this role? (required)

**Experience**:

- Commercial Underwriting: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Harrogate, HG2 8RE

Reference ID: ARDQB884505



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