SME Underwriter Specialist

1 day ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Travelers Companies, Inc. Full time

We are looking for an SME Underwriter to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term contract or secondment opportunity. As an SME Underwriter, you will be responsible for managing the profitability, growth, and retention of an assigned book of business comprised of low to moderately complex accounts across most of our products.

Key responsibilities include underwriting and skillfully negotiating risks to minimise risk and maximise profitability, including Mid Term Adjustments (MTAs). You will also proactively manage your portfolio, ensuring key performance indicators are consistently achieved and you actively target new business and retention.

You will identify and take corrective action in collaboration with your Manager/Team on individual risk characteristics identified through Portfolio Management. Additionally, you will identify and capture opportunities to write additional lines of business using knowledge of products, risk characteristics and appetite.

What We Offer

  • A dynamic and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A competitive salary and benefits package
  • The chance to work with a leading insurance company

Requirements

  • Good knowledge of products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market
  • Good critical thinking skills with the ability to underwrite, market products, identify financial challenges, and analyse available information to make decisions in alignment with our risk appetite
  • Communication skills with the ability to successfully negotiate with brokers
  • A-Levels or similar qualification, and good experience of underwriting, product knowledge, financial analysis, or risk assessment experience

Travelers is an Equal Opportunities Employer



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