Commercial Underwriter

7 months ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Direct Line Group Full time

**What we are looking for**:
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Underwriting professional to join our existing business team either based at The Core in Bristol or Minster Court in London on a full time, permanent basis.

This role can be undertaken from the comfort of your home where you will come into the office every Thursday.

**What you'll do**:
You will look to retain profitable business from brokers in our region, to improve your underwriting and trading skills and those of other Underwriters within the London region and to develop helpful relationships with our key brokers.

This will include:

- Work with the Regional Manager and Regional Underwriters to deliver financial plan (including rate and retention)
- Underwrite following PUA and Underwriting Guidelines to meet required profit targets
- Deliver quality broker service following Broker service levels
- Usage and update of Tools and Systems
- Improve own contribution through active self development
- Develop working relationships with Underwriters, Sales team, Surveyors, Claims and Head Office to support in the delivery of priorities
- Manage the risks involved in running our business appropriate to my role and following the DLG Insurance Risk framework and associated governance frameworks

**Who you'll work with**:
We are a Trading Region handling New and Existing Business. We are a team of 22 professionals who aim to deliver top class service to our Regional Brokers. We pride ourselves in being a team who work extremely well together to achieve our overall Regional goals. You will report to our Regional Team Leader.

**What skills and qualities do you need to bring**:

- Previous Underwriting experience ideally in Motor and/or Fleet classes.
- Negotiation skills
- Ability to develop own broker panel and internal relationships
- Work as part of a team
- Local market awareness
- Progression towards ACII desired but not essential

**Work hours**: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week

**Ways of Working**

NIG is a wholly owned subsidiary of Direct Line Group and here at Direct Line Group, we recognise the importance of flexibility, not only in our personal lives but also in the way we work. Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone.

How much you'll be in the office depends on your role, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. You can find out more about our flexible working approach or please get in touch with the team to discuss.

**Benefits**

We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer such excellent benefits designed to suit you as and when you need them:

- Pension
- 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
- Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
- EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
- Generous holidays
- Buy as you earn share scheme
- Employee discounts and cashback
- Plus many more

**Being yourself**

Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer, and we think diversity of background and thinking is a big strength in our people. We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.

We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, are what bring potential to our business. We recognise and embrace people that work in different ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

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