P&C Underwriter

4 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Gravitas Recruitment Group Ltd Full time

My client a leading multinational Insurer is looking to add an experienced commercial Underwriter or Assistant Underwriter to their team in Manchester. You will need at least 18 months of UK Property & Casualty Underwriting experience to be suitable for this position and willing to work from their Manchester office at least three days a week.


Key Responsibilities

  • Recommends appropriate pricing and coverage modifications or enhancements for risks after complete analysis and consideration of applicant documentation, business factors and competitive situations.
  • Prepares quotations and answers questions from Brokers, internal and external contacts and escalates issues as necessary.
  • Prepares written communications on adverse underwriting decisions, rate appeals, underwriting requirements, status and declination. Verbally notifies Brokers of decisions where appropriate in order to ensure clear understanding of the decision.
  • Analyses quality, quantity, and profitability of risks underwritten and prepares reports for management review.
  • May assist in marketing products and services through the brokerage community and makes field visits.
  • Develops and maintains positive Broker relationships.
  • Keeps current on state/territory issues, regulations and trends.
  • Works with more senior underwriters or management on risks exceeding authority level or requiring special handling.
  • Develop proficiency in all relevant internal systems.
  • May update the underwriting systems.
  • May perform additional duties as assigned.


Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

  • Knowledge of underwriting and insurance industry theories and practices.
  • Developing technical expertise and negotiation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively interact with peer level and external business partners.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to exercise independent judgement and make sound business decisions effectively.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite as well as other business-related software.



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