Underwriter

We are looking for a dynamic individual with significant insurance experience to join our Underwriting team at our Head Office in Polegate.

The main objective of the role is to work as part of the underwriting team assisting in the increase of sales, whilst utilising underwriting skills and company deals to place increased volumes of business. You will receive a competitive salary with access to a wide range of employee benefits and the support of a dedicated training team.

**Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities**:

- Provide help and advice to Sales Advisors in respect of underwriting queries
- Underwrite all new business and renewal risks
- Assist in renewal retention as a company and within specific underwriting deals and partners
- Develop relationships with all Insurers at the required level
- Monitor the development of accounts and profitability
- Complete regular reviews of the market in terms of competitiveness and spot new product areas and ranges for the business to develop into
- Support Team Managers in developing underwriting knowledge of their teams
- Maintain spreadsheets on Insurer discounting to ensure we manage schemes effectively

**Essential Requirements**:

- At least three years of insurance experience
- Dynamic, self-motivated and enthusiastic
- A positive outlook and a clear focus on high quality and business profit.
- Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
- The ability to be flexible, decisive and quick-thinking.

**About Us**:
Founded in 2000, One Answer Insurance are a rapidly growing, award winning Insurance Brokerage based in Polegate, East Sussex. We provide both personal and commercial insurance services.

We offer all new and existing employees a comprehensive training induction with continued support, coaching and development programs.

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

**Salary**: £30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Insurance: 3 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Polegate (required)

Work Location: In person