Development Underwriter

6 months ago


SouthendonSea, United Kingdom Ardonagh Advisory Full time

Development Underwriter - Leigh-On-Sea office - ARD1019338

We’re on the hunt for a talented Development Underwriter to join our growing team in the Geo part of our business. This pivotal role, reporting to our Associate Director, offers the flexibility of being home based. You will be responsible for collaborating with our sales team and brokers to develop and underwrite profitable new business opportunities across our construction portfolio.

As the UK Commercial MGA for Ardonagh Advisory; a Gold rated Investor in Customer insurance business Geo specialise in Agriculture, Construction, Property, Liability, Marine and Protection lines, and home to top brands such as Thames Underwriting, Rural and Bravo Networks Underwriting, and continue to see successful growth both organically and through considered acquisition.
 

So, what does the role of a Development Underwriter here involve?

This is an overview and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Collaborating with your line manager, you will develop your own objectives but focus on all of the following:

Develop new opportunities, both at an individual risk level and more broadly through portfolio and new product line. Organise and lead onsite underwriting sessions with brokers. Underwrite and administer risks on behalf of Insurers. Demonstrate strong trading and negotiation skills in the attainment of new business. Achieve a high quality of underwriting and record keeping. Achieve any individual targets and contribute towards team and business targets. Demonstrate and maintain specialist underwriting knowledge. Develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders.

What experience does a Development Underwriter need?

Ideally CII qualified or working towards. Proven underwriting experience of construction and commercial lines products. Experience of working within an MGA environment and an understanding of the use of binding authority guidelines and authorities would be advantageous. A working knowledge of legal and regulatory Insurance framework. IT Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family, with opportunities to earn your annual salary plus a role-based incentive plan and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

Holiday entitlement of up to 28 days plus bank holidays. Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family. Gain professional CII or ACII qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects. Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire. 24-hour support for you and your families physical and mental wellbeing. Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more. 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities. Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - Raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community. The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group.


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