Development Underwriter
2 months ago
We are seeking a skilled Development Underwriter to join our team in Birmingham. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for developing relationships and new business opportunities in the region.
Key Responsibilities- Underwrite and assess risk to maximize business growth and profitability for allocated broker panel.
- Make 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.
- Work with Underwriter on same broker panel to continuously manage book of business, maintaining quality of business, growth, and profit.
- Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation and information in account management systems and adherence to Travelers' documentation standards.
- 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 with Distribution to develop, document, and execute sales plans with emphasis on increasing marketing and sales activities outside the office.
- 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.
- Demonstrate superior customer service standards to meet Travelers' service standards.
- 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.
- 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.
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