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Senior Property Underwriter
2 weeks ago
**Role Overview**
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced property Underwriter to join our team of non-standard property specialists. We are looking for someone with demonstrable in-depth experience in residential property underwriting.
You will be required to work at a fast pace and bring judgement, flexibility and experience and add personality to our dynamic and expanding new business team.
**Who are We?**
magenta insurance is a Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent with nearly 30 years experience in the market, long established relationships and excellent reputation. We underwrite predominantly non-standard and distressed residential property policies working to provide solutions that others find difficult to place.
We liaise with brokers and IFAs who approach us for cover on behalf of their clients. We have developed innovative risk mitigation measures including an end to end offering for the significant problems associated with Escape of Water.
We are a stable and secure company with an exciting growth plan offering a long, interesting and rewarding career with progression potential.
The role involves
- Underwriting property insurance risks presented to us by our network of Brokers and Agents
- Discussing risks with Brokers and agents over the phone to understand what is required, and gather risk information
- Deciding which of our 7 products provides the best fit for a risk, and making judgement on terms and cover as you see fit.
You will need to be self
- motivated and driven to succeed. We are looking for a good communicator. Insurance knowledge and Underwriting experience are essential, but we will support you with training on our range of different Property Insurance policies, as well as the opportunity to study for professional qualifications through the CII.
We are committed to supporting the creation of future underwriters, and as such have a number of apprentices and junior staff at all times, a key aspect of this role will be including sharing your knowledge and experience to help develop and grow others in the team.
**Job Purpose**
- Negotiating with brokers, studying various insurance proposals by gathering and assessing background information in order to effectively underwrite the risk involved in line with company procedures and processes.
- Deal with new business enquiries within allocated authority level and in accordance with the companys underwriting guide to enable objectives and targets to be achieved.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and clients and other relevant stakeholders.
- Act as a technical referral point for the New Business dept. and other business units ensuring technical expertise are shared.
**Key Result Areas**
- Demonstrate consistent professional and constructive communication at all times to help support a positive and collaborative working environment
- Ensure contract certainty is achieved on all accounts at time of inception
- Ensure accurate policy documentation issued to the broker or customer
- Proactively support acquisition of new business
- Positively represent magenta and partners externally to the market
- Support the development and execution of Underwriting strategy
- Report any issues, concerns, training needs or feedback directly to the relevant Associate Director
- Recommend timely changes / updates to Property underwriting appetite, underwriting guides, pricing and wordings
- Proactively research and keep up to date with market developments for Property and provide appropriate recommendations for action
- Working towards set targets each month including profitability, GWP, conversion, quotes per day, turnaround times, workflow management, phone service.
- Following the underwriting and pricing knowledge and guidance from the Senior Mgt. Team to ensure that the company's underwriting performance commitments are met
Utilise available actuarial information, other statistics and underwriting experience when considering acceptance, terms and premiums.
- Utilise available information and profiling of risks when considering acceptance, terms and premiums.
- Make effective decisions when dealing with complex issues, being able to justify underwriting decisions, keeping detailed and accurate records of policies and decisions made
- Provide excellent customer service to forge strong relationships with brokers.
- To be the delegated Underwriter for agreed Brokers, offering a bespoke service where required.
- Undertake any required training to ensure the role can continue to be effectively carried out.
- Authorising new business policies underwritten within the New Business Underwriting Team.
**Skills and Competencies**
- Established underwriting experience and knowledge.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills both over the telephone and in writing
- Problem Solving
- Computer literate and thorough understanding of the Trading Platform
- The understanding to think outside the box and make commer
