Job Title: Development Underwriter
Location: South Coast - Home based
Job Sector: General Insurance
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to GBP60000 plus car and excellent benefits
Job Reference: DH/86313
About the Company:
A market leading specialist Insurance Company are looking to recruit an ambitious new business focused Commercial Underwriter to further develop their already significant presence within the South of England.
A talented individual is sought to contribute to the shape and future of an established team, by bringing new ideas to the table, driving growth and delivering excellence within the Commercial Underwriting space.
If you have an impressive track record of success in your current job then this is the opportunity to drive your career forward and be rewarded appropriately for the business that you lead.
About the Role:
As a Development Underwriter your responsibilities will include:
Manage and develop a panel of brokers, with a remit to increase market share within property, liability and commercial combined.Visiting and building relationships with the regions key brokers, addressing their needs and underwriting risks onsite.Deal with New Business enquiries, renewal, and mid-term adjustments by producing terms and converting/retaining acceptable business.Maintain personal knowledge of relevant technical issues.Underwriting of the largest and most complex commercial cases (with a significant underwriting authority)Active broker development, using your sales and negotiation skills to win business through existing broker relationships and forging new ones.Enjoy working for a firm that values its team, offering strong benefits and all the support and development you could ask for. Key Skills/Experience Required:
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.Strong sales drive with the ability to establish and develop high-level business relationships.A proven Commercial Underwriting track record in Property and Casualty Firm grasp of risk exposure, able to determine the acceptance criteria and risk classifications in a range of complex or unfamiliar situations. Analytical problem-solving approach with initiative and a 'can do' attitudeAn insightful, ambitious, willing teammate who takes ownership and accountability, keen to share expertise.Progression towards ACII would be advantage, but not essential. Salary/Benefits Information:
Salary up to GBP60,000 depending on experience.Company car / car allowance27 days annual leave (opportunity to purchase more)Contributory pension scheme plus excellent benefits packageHome based with occasional travel to the office. Contact: David Harries
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