Insurance Underwriter

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Direct Line Group Full time

About Us:

At Direct Line Group, we're a customer-obsessed market powerhouse, combining decades of industry experience with talented people in every field. We're proud of who we are, of what we do, and what every single one of us brings.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Underwriter to join our underwriting team.

This is a hybrid opportunity with two days working from our London or Bristol office.

This role is focused on supporting the ongoing development of our Commercial Direct product suite, with a focus on achieving growth and profitable financial targets across all distribution channels.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of top and bottom line financial performance for the Van products, ensuring periodic reviews and underwriting actions are carried out within a set timetable.
  • Take responsibility for the scoping, design, and underwriting specification of Van product.
  • Assist with UW Strategy, problem solving, underwriting function and development, while ensuring Service Standards, Systems and Governance Framework procedures are adhered to.
  • Work with Pricing to continually assess and develop the Van Products.
  • Ensure our Risk 1st line of defence is maintained through effective process management and auditing.
  • Assist in ensuring the Van Products are maintained and developed in line with strategic, regulatory, and statutory developments.

Requirements:

  • Commercial Underwriting experience.
  • Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build relationships.
  • Problem-Solving.
  • Commercial and financial awareness.
  • Attention to detail.

What We Offer:

  • 9% employer contributed pension.
  • 50% off home, motor and pet insurance, plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover.
  • Additional optional Health and Dental insurance.
  • Generous holidays, 25 days (excluding bank holidays), plus the option of buying or selling up to 5 days each year.
  • Up to 10% performance-based annual bonus.
  • EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
  • Generous holidays.
  • Buy as you earn share scheme.
  • Employee discounts and cashback.

Flexible Working:

Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach, combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone.

We're proud of who we are, of what we do, and what every single one of us brings.

We're delighted to feature as one of the UK's Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to making our business an inclusive place to work, where everyone can be themselves and succeed in their careers.



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