Senior Underwriter Position

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Travelers Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Development Underwriter to join our ambitious and growing team at Travelers. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, working closely with colleagues and building relationships in the market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and assess risk to maximize business growth and profitability for allocated broker panel.
  • Make prompt, sound decisions within underwriting authority and based on appropriate underwriting information.
  • Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with underwriting requirements and service.
  • Understand and execute Travelers' underwriting strategies and principles to produce budgeted results.
  • Continuously manage book of business, maintaining quality of business, growth, and profit.
  • Actively engage and seek out training opportunities to further develop underwriting expertise.
  • Develop and leverage broker/client relationships through a high level of visibility and using a disciplined sales management approach.
  • Work tactically with brokers to ensure they have an appropriate level of understanding of TICL goals and objectives.
  • Seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other business units and regions to foster business development across Travelers.
  • Actively participate in regularly scheduled regional and product underwriting and/or sales meetings.

Requirements

  • Degree education preferred.
  • Typically has proven experience in Underwriting, including identifying and developing new business opportunities.
  • General knowledge of the local insurance marketplace.
  • General knowledge of organisational and regulatory rules, policies, procedures, and effectively employs that knowledge in day-to-day work activities.
  • General knowledge of technical underwriting.
  • Intermediate knowledge and ability required in respect of analytical thinking, judgment, decision making, communication, and strong team work.
  • Demonstrates intermediate ability in the areas of customer focus and positive broker interaction.
  • Demonstrates intermediate knowledge and ability in respect of Microsoft Office systems including Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Typically demonstrates advanced relationship management skills.
  • ACII qualification preferred.

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. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution.
  • 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. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs.
  • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Travelers is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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