Commercial Insurance Underwriter

4 days ago


City of London Greater London, United Kingdom Superscript Full time
About the Role

As a Commercial Insurance Underwriter at Superscript, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and analysing insurance applications for Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). Your primary responsibility will be to assess the risk associated with underwriting policies, ensuring they meet our risk appetite and maintain profitability while delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and analyse insurance applications from SMEs to determine the risk level and appropriate premium pricing, including reviewing financial statements, industry classifications, loss history, and other relevant data.
  • Underwrite new and renewal SME commercial insurance policies in line with company guidelines, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
  • Approve or decline insurance applications based on risk assessment, underwriting guidelines, and company policy.
  • Monitor and manage the performance of the SME insurance portfolio to ensure profitability and growth.
  • Adjust underwriting strategies based on market trends, loss ratios, and emerging risks.
  • Collaborate with the product team to create or modify insurance products tailored to the SME market.
  • Work closely with other underwriters, claims adjusters, and the sales team to ensure a seamless underwriting process and to share knowledge and best practices.
Requirements
  • 3-5 years of experience in commercial underwriting, preferably within the UK SME market.
  • Experience with various lines of business, including commercial combined, property & liability.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to assess risk and make informed decisions.
  • Proficiency in underwriting software and tools.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail, particularly in documentation and data analysis.


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