Underwriter - £30k to £35k Cheadle Hulme, South

**Underwriter - £30k to £35k Cheadle Hulme, South Manchester
**Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm**
**20 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Birthday Off**
**Company social events**
**Company pension**
**The Role**

Manchester Staffs is working with a well-established service provider based in South Manchester, which provides facilities to clients throughout the UK.

**Key Accountabilities**

Ensure schemes are rated according to criteria to produce a satisfactory underwriting profit.

Have up to date and ongoing overview of the performance of all schemes within own area of responsibility through own analysis & working with other departments.

To develop and maintain good working relationships with the external insurer and other external suppliers.

To innovatively review and analyse potential new business and existing business.

Assist with the management of the relationships with business partners and clients, utilising the auditing, claims and analysis resources available within the business

Build good relationships with business partners, brokers and agents

Maintain detailed and accurate records of underwritten policies

Determine the wording and premium for new/existing policies

Assist in the design and implementation of product specifications new/existing whilst adhering to compliance and regulatory procedures

To ensure Acasta Europe Limited and business partners, brokers and agents, comply with relevant regulatory bodies, including meeting any training needs of the sales agents to ensure compliance, including responsibility for implementing FCA requirements andrecommendations.

Develop assistant underwriters and other staff (where necessary) to improve immediate performance and realise future potential.

To report to management any impact on profitability and performance of any 'large losses’

Work with the actuarial function in setting prices for products

Ensure the underwriting manager is kept briefed on the current markets and any issues that arise

Maintains an understanding of responsibilities under Solvency II and any other related requirements and regulations.

Welcome the use of new technology, and encourage ideas and methods that will enhance the actuarial and accounting function, along with the business.

Act as a role model and encourage growth and development for assistant underwriters.

Self-motivated learner and happy to progress towards Certificate or Diploma in CII

**Personal Qualities**

Strong accountability and proven ability to foresee and overcome setbacks and challenges to drive results

Collaborative mind-set and proven ability to foster and maintain strong relationships and networks across a variety of functions and geographies

Strong communicator and influencer - ability to effectively communicate and adjust messages accordingly to a variety of audiences. (Clients / Capacity Providers)

Works well as part of a team.

Customer Centric attitude

Effective and impactful presentation skills

Organized and have a propensity for attention to detail and be able to understand the larger picture

Strong analytical skills in underwriting

Good negotiation skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized and have a propensity for attention to detail and be able to understand and react quickly to the larger picture

Ability to understand complex tasks

Ability to work under pressure and prioritize to meet strict deadlines

Keen to develop self and others.

**Essential Experience**

Maths and English GCSE.

At least 3 years’ experience in underwriting for an insurer or MGA

Good Knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

**Desirable Experience**

Either has or working towards Certificate/Diploma in CII

**About Manchester Staff**:
Manchester Staff are a specialist recruitment business focused on delivering highly experienced and reputable permanent staff to local businesses.

**We can offer**:

- Free support and advice to help you with your job search.
- Full interview support including a pre-interview call with a specialist consultant and coaching on interview tips and techniques.
- After placement support.