Development Underwriter

7 days ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Travelers Full time
About This Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Development Underwriter to join our team at Travelers. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for producing and underwriting new and renewal business from our valued brokers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Underwrite and assess risk for products and accounts from assigned brokers, making appropriate decisions within your underwriting authority.
  • Consistently manage your book of business, maintaining the quality of business required by our regional or product underwriting strategy.
  • Develop and execute sales plans for assigned brokers in conjunction with our regional sales leadership, identifying and capturing new business opportunities and effectively cross-selling our products.
  • Act as a responsible business partner with assigned brokers and clients, managing their interests and seeking out collaborative relationships with colleagues in other business units and regions to foster business development.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled regional and product underwriting and/or sales meetings with your team, demonstrating superior customer service standards and working strategically and tactically with brokers to ensure they have an appropriate level of understanding.
Requirements
  • University degree and/or Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Advanced Certification or Diploma preferred.
  • General knowledge of industry business operations and work methods, critical business issues, and financial drivers that affect our Line of Business.
  • General knowledge of the local insurance marketplace and effectively uses that knowledge to our advantage, continuously seeking out local market insight.
  • Previous experience of underwriting in management liability/professional indemnity/financial institutions required.
What We Offer
  • Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
  • Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan, and you will receive an increased company contribution if you decide to contribute to the plan.
  • Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.
  • Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts, and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved, with a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.


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