Senior Agriculture Underwriter

**Senior Agriculture Underwriter - Darlington - ARD902347**

Are you someone who thrives in the Insurance Industry? We’re on the hunt for a dynamic and knowledgeable Senior Underwriter to join our expanding team in our offices based in Harrogate or Darlington.

As the UK Commercial MGA for Ardonagh Advisory; a Gold rated Investor in Customer insurance business Geo specialise in Agriculture, Construction, Property, Liability, Marine and Protection lines, and home to top brands such as Thames Underwriting, Rural and Bravo Networks Underwriting, and continue to see successful growth both organically and through considered acquisition.

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

As a Senior Underwriter you will provide a pivotal role in assessing and evaluating risks, managing portfolios and driving underwriting results. Your responsibilities include:

- To underwrite and administer risks (including new business, renewals and mid-term adjustments) and issue accurate compliant documentation on behalf of Insurers within Delegated Underwriting Authority limits, and personal product licensing allowances.
- To clearly demonstrate proactive follow up of risks underwritten to maximize investment of time.
- Collaborate with brokers and clients to gather necessary and accurate information to provide risk evaluation.
- To achieve personal financial targets and maximize contribution to business targets.
- To achieve a high quality of underwriting as demonstrated through quality monitoring.
- Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with all key stakeholders, including brokers, insurers and industry experts.
- To clearly demonstrate strong trading, sales, and negotiation skills in the attainment of new and renewal business.
- Provide expert underwriting guidance to support other members of the team.

**What experience does a Senior Underwriter** **need?**
- Cert CII essential
- Extensive specialist underwriting knowledge, ability, and experience DIP CII/ ACII preferable
- Understanding of the use of binder guidelines and authorities, and underwriting process and standards
- A working knowledge of legal and regulatory Insurance framework
- A demonstrably high level of specialist market and specialist product knowledge
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex date and make informed decisions.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family, with opportunities to learn 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.
- Pensions scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire.
- 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing
- 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities.
- The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group.

We offer a competitive salary and bonus scheme, combined with a benefits package which can be personalised to suit your needs continuous training and development opportunities to progress your career with an ambitious and growing company.

**So, what are you waiting for? Come and be a key part of a market-leading, fast-growing company.**

**Why not check us out on LinkedIn to find out what life’s really like at Ardonagh.**

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

**Benefits**:

- 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:

- Darlington, DL1 1LA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? (required)
- What is your salary expectation? (required)

**Experience**:

- Insurance industry: 1 year (required)
- Underwriting: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Cert CII (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ARD902347