£40K/yr to £50K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Commercial Underwriter - New Business

Posted by Aston Peters Professional Recruitment.

Excellent opportunity to join this thriving and expanding business as a Commercial Underwriter. This award winning dynamic business is well established in the market and have carved a strong reputation for providing specialist, niche and innovate Insurance products for a range of clients.

This role is on their newly formed Trading Team, where they have listened to feedback and set up a team to provide underwriting solutions to their partners. It will be concentrating on new business growth, embracing the vision and focus of the team.

The Role:

  • New Business Underwriter responsible for reviewing Broker presentations and underwriting risks in line with authority levels
  • Underwriting profitable business and contributing towards the maintenance of acceptable Loss ratios
  • Implementing KPI's for new business growth
  • Collaborating with colleagues and Key Account Managers to secure business
  • Learn & adopt systems, product lines and internal procedures
  • Provide technical expertise for scheme business to Brokers and Internal Stakeholders
  • Prospecting and networking with designated Broker partners
  • Assisting with scheme testing, identifying product enhancements and rating initiatives

Requirements:

  • Experience in Commercial Insurance, ideally property and/or liability and/or package
  • Cert CII or progressing towards

Skills/Traits we are looking for in candidates who are or possess:

  • Innovative, enthusiastic and driven
  • Excellent verbal communication skills and enjoy relationship-building
  • Confident and can make decisions
  • Proactive, passionate and professional
  • Good attention to detail
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Are flexible and willing to embrace new initiatives

Training will be provided on company products and systems. If you have a Commercial Insurance background and don't have the required technical knowledge, but do possess a number of the relevant skills/traits, we would be keen to talk with you.

The company have worked tirelessly over the years in making it a great place to work. In addition to a generous salary, they offer the following benefits

  • Hybrid Working (2 days in the office)
  • 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Workplace Pension Scheme offering you flexibility of up to 16%
  • 1 Paid Volunteer Day per year
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to our award-winning e-learning platform
  • Health cash plan
  • Company away and get together days and more

If you would be interested in this vacancy, please apply today or contact Adrian Richards at Aston Peters for further information.