Reed is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established Bristol-based client, located just a stone's throw away from Temple Meads Station. We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Trading Underwriter to join on a full time, permanent basis.
It is key that you are general insurance professional, specifically with experience in Underwriting, highly proficient in Excel, numerically sound and a strong communicator.
Location is perfect for any commuters coming from further-afield for example Cardiff, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon, Exeter.
Hybrid working: 2 days office/3 home
Hours: Mon – Fri. 9-5 – 35 hour week
Salary:
Junior - £30k. Mid – Up to £35k. Higher level – Up to £45k
Duties:
- Engage in negotiations and renewals with business partners, providing performance updates and managing insurance risks effectively.
- Identify and address underwriting issues, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure partner satisfaction.
- Analyse data using MS Excel to maintain high-quality output and informed decision-making.
- Manage a variety of projects and tasks, adhering to deadlines and surpassing customer expectations.
- Conduct in-depth underwriting discussions with business partners, showcasing strong communication and negotiation skills.
Requirements:
- Solid underwriting experience with a customer-centric approach.
- Proficiency in MS Excel for robust data analysis.
- Innovative and relationship-focused, with the ability to forge lasting connections with business partners.
- Capable of working efficiently without sacrificing quality.
- Excellent project and task management abilities.
- Leadership in complex underwriting conversations.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
- Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions.
- Group Income Protection and Legal Protection.
- Health cash Plan.
- Opportunities for career development, personal and professional development such as support with industry specific qualifications
- Choice between European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance.
- Salary sacrifice benefits including a Cycle scheme.
- Comprehensive wellbeing programme with free eye tests.
- Access to an employee discounts hub with exclusive retail partner discounts.