Insurance Underwriter

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ecclesiastical Insurance Group Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Underwriter to join our Art and Private Client team in London. As an Underwriter, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and supporting our "right first time" approach.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their career and become an integral part of an inclusive, purpose-led organization.

  • Develop and negotiate profitable underwriting business within own authority and in line with our strategy.
  • Plan, prioritize, and manage individual work to deliver agreed objectives and meet SLAs.
  • Use effective communication methods to support our right first-time approach and maintain successful internal and external relationships.
  • Act on individual audit results and agreed action plans to improve own performance.
  • Understand and operate within regulatory frameworks and identify and escalate any risks to the business.
  • Identify complaints and act upon them in line with company policy.
  • Expand personal technical and niche knowledge through networking, industry press, and in-house training.
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, negotiate, and profitably underwrite new and existing business within own authority.
  • Plan, prioritize, and manage individual work to deliver agreed objectives and meet Service Level Agreements.
  • Use effective communication methods to support our right first-time approach and maintain successful relationships.
  • Act on individual audit results and agreed action plans to improve own performance.
  • Understand and operate within regulatory frameworks and identify and escalate any risks to the business.
  • Identify complaints and act upon them in line with company policy.
  • Expand personal technical and niche knowledge through networking, industry press, and in-house training.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Group Personal Pension with up to 12% employer contribution.
  • Generous annual bonus scheme up to 24%.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a holiday buy and sell scheme.
  • Array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection, and life assurance.
  • Up to £400 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice.
  • Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Full study support to gain professional qualifications.
About Us

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group offers insurance with award-winning service across a range of specialisms, including faith, charity, heritage, education, art, and private client.

We are a forward-thinking, energetic organization entering new markets with an ambition to double our size.

We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow, and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected.



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