Purpose of the Job
Working as part of the Technical Underwriting team you will provide assistance to the Technical Manager and other areas of the business to promote profitable growth of the Underwriting account.
Job Accountabilities
- Contribute to the design and continuous development of the underwriting footprint of the product range.
- Undertake regular reviews of product range and conduct regular competitor analysis to boost and maintain the position of the company within the market.
- Develop and maintain the product Policy Wording's and IPID's.
- Develop and maintain the Underwriting guides and endorsement suite, along with any other product literature.
- Regular and timely analysis of products to identify both opportunities for growth in profitable areas and to identify and suggest corrective action for poorer performing parts of the account.
- Assist with the set up and management of bespoke broker arrangement's including review of new and existing deals, delegated authority and trading agreements.
- Assist with management of conduct risk, product approval and governance.
- Assisting the Technical Manager with projects as required.
General Duties
- To comply with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements, including
- UK - FCA compliance including compliance with UK SM&CR and Group Code of Conduct policies and processes
- Maintain CPD (Continuing Professional Development) on an ongoing basis as applicable for role.
- Maintain and enhance the Company's reputation through excellent standards of professional conduct, in line with Company policy and procedures, compliance and Core Values.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures, including health and safety procedures.
- Strictly maintain client confidentiality.
- Be an effective, willing and enthusiastic team player.
- Undertake such internal and/or external training as deemed necessary by the Company.
- Any other duties that can reasonably be requested by the Manager or representatives' acting on behalf of and with the permission of the Manager.
Qualifications
Essential
5 GCSE's grade C or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent).
Desirable
Working towards, or in possession of CERT CII, DIP CII or ACII.
Experience
- Experience in underwriting in the non standard home market of a minimum of 3 years.
- Insurance market knowledge.
- Experience of analysing data, producing reports and providing recommendations.
- Experience in underwriting in the residential let market
- Experience of working in a development or technical role.
- Product knowledge in territories such as ROI
- Experience and working knowledge of EDI and software house products.
Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.