Senior Underwriter Leader

1 week ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom The Recruiter Ltd Full time
{"Job Title": "Senior Underwriter Leader", "Job Description": "Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Underwriter Leader to join our team at The Recruiter Ltd. As a key member of our commercial underwriting team, you will be responsible for managing a team of underwriters and assistant underwriters, overseeing the renewal underwriting process, and maintaining broker relationships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Renewals underwriter renewing approximately 75 renewals per month, including commercial combined, property owners, retail package, general liability, and contractors liability.
  • Lead and manage a team of underwriters and assistant underwriters, providing guidance, coaching, and support to ensure the team's professional growth and success.
  • Maintain premium income per binder in line with projections and company strategy.
  • Develop broker relationships to become a key referral point for brokers.
  • Identify renewal threats and assist handlers on renewal strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with best practice procedures (processes and timescales).
  • Review and update renewal template letters to brokers (invitations and document issuing).
  • Filter referrals to insurers.
  • Act as a technical referral point for the renewals team.
  • Set performance goals, conduct performance appraisals, and provide constructive feedback to enhance individual and team performance.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting effective communication, knowledge sharing, and teamwork.
  • Oversee induction and peer review for new starters.
  • Conduct one-to-one monthly peer reviews with each renewal handler.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with your broker panel.
  • Monthly reporting.
Requirements
  • Commercial underwriting experience is essential, specifically in property and liability, ideally in all or some of the products mentioned above.
  • Exceptional leadership and people management skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
  • Previous experience in setting clear goals and objectives, monitoring progress, and providing regular feedback and coaching to ensure team members' growth.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex risks and make informed decisions.
  • Experience in dealing with commercial brokers/insurers.
  • Experience working in a small team in SME organisations.
  • Experience in underwriting with delegated authority or underwriting licences.
  • Proven track record of developing new and existing relationships with key brokers.
  • Ability to deliver on financial targets.
  • Ability to work in a team and on your own initiative.
  • Experience in using software systems for underwriting and administration.
What We Offer

We offer a generous salary and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work with a successful and expanding MGA. If you are a motivated and experienced underwriter looking for a new challenge, please submit your CV for consideration or contact Su Partridge FIRP for further information.

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