Job Title: Commercial Combined Underwriter Location: Flexible (with occasional travel to London) Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Company Overview: We are working with a growing and dynamic Managing General Agent who are on an exciting growth journey and offer a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of the business. As part of their expansion, we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Property and Liability Underwriter to join their team and report directly to the Head of Underwriting Operations.
Role Overview: As a Senior Property and Liability Underwriter, you will play a pivotal role in underwriting property and liability risks for SME to mid-corporate clients. You will work closely with the Head of Underwriting Operations and the wider underwriting team to ensure efficient risk assessment and delivery of quality insurance products. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the underwriting approach within a growing business while contributing to key decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Underwrite property and liability insurance policies, focusing on SME to mid-corporate clients.
Evaluate risks, determine coverage, and set terms and pricing for new and renewal business.
Work closely with the Head of Underwriting Operations to ensure underwriting practices align with company strategy and growth goals.
Collaborate with the underwriting team to provide expert guidance on property and liability matters.
Maintain strong relationships with brokers, ensuring a high level of service and effective communication.
Assist in the development of new insurance products and contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes.
Support capacity management and underwriting operations as part of the broader underwriting function.
Key Requirements:
Proven experience as a Property and Liability Underwriter, ideally within an MGA environment.
Strong technical knowledge of property and liability underwriting, including risk assessment and pricing.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, particularly with brokers.
Ability to work collaboratively in a small, dynamic team.
A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to underwriting and problem-solving.
Experience in underwriting SME to mid-corporate business is preferred.
Willingness to travel to London as needed.
Why Join?
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
Flexible working arrangements (with occasional travel to London).
Be part of a growing company with the opportunity to shape the future of underwriting within the business.
Work closely with experienced professionals and leadership in a collaborative, dynamic environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
If you are a skilled and motivated Senior Property and Liability Underwriter looking to take the next step in your career within a growing MGA, we’d love to hear from you!
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COMMERCIAL UNDERWRITER DUDLEY + HYBRID WORKING (2 days a week in the office) UP to £40,000
The Opportunity I’m excited to present to you the opportunity to join one of the fastest growing Insurance underwriting services in the UK. My client is looking for either an experienced Insurance underwriter or Insurance Broker to join their warm and friendly team. They provide all the training you could need to be successful and progress in this role through their intensive 4-week on-boarding program. It is part of their ethos to provide flexibility in their workplace which is why they provide the opportunity to work from home 3 days a week to promote employee satisfaction and wellbeing. If you are an experienced underwrite, Insurance Account Handler, Insurance Broker, or Insurance Account Executive looking to take the next step in their career, this could be just the role for you.
What’s in it for you:
Up to £40,000 based on experience.
Hybrid working- 2 days a week in the Dudley office.
26 days holiday + bank holidays.
Fully planned, intensive training plan.
Death in service.
Health Cash Plan.
Free parking.
Support in achieving your Insurance qualifications (ie, the CII)
The Role:
Being a point of contact for broker partners and delivering exceptional customer service.
Underwriting and producing renewal terms, or mid-term adjustments for their insurer partners.
Negotiating terms and securing renewals with partner brokers.
Prioritising and meeting deadlines, ensuring you follow company policies and procedures to ensure a positive customer journey.
Constantly taking the initiative to develop your own technical and soft skills.
Key Skills you need:
Knowledge of Underwriting principles and practice.
Good risk analysis and technical skills.
A trading mindset and commercial awareness.
Ability to use initiative.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
If you are an Insurance Underwriter, Insurance Broker, Insurance Account Handler, or Insurance Account Executive apply today. We are currently shortlisting for interview.
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The purpose of the role is to create insurance solutions which provide people with the confidence to achieve their dreams. The majority of the duties will be office based, but as you grow in confidence and ability, we’ll let you out to see clients, visit Lloyds of London and our Underwriters.
Previous apprentices have represented the company at the prestigious Insurance Times awards held at the O2 where we have been a finalist three times.
Duties may include:
Learning about Insurance and how it helps people and businesses
Helping clients understand their insurance needs
Talking to Insurers, presenting risks, explaining problems and creating solutions
Preparing quotes and writing to clients
Placing cover and collecting premiums
Helping clients with their ongoing enquiries, including when they need to make a claim
Negotiating with Underwriters and others
Using multiple IT programmes such as Outlook and Word
Communicating with clients and colleagues via email, face to face and over the phone
Completing tasks and managing priorities
Learning about the organisation
Maintaining records and files
Filing and general office admin
The employer will be interviewing throughout the advertisement period
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
As part of the apprenticeship you will complete the Level 3 Insurance Practitioner apprenticeship standard. You will receive a grade Pass or Distinction on completion.
In addition to the apprenticeship standard you will complete Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English, if you don't have GCSEs grades C/4 or above or equivalent.
The apprenticeship will be delivered fully in the workplace, and all of your Apprenticeship lessons and reviews will be completed remotely.Training:Insurance Practitioner Level 3 Broking apprenticeship standard
Fully and part funded learning and development programme that includes the Cert CII
Develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours of successful Insurance Practitioners
Role-specific route ways tailor the apprenticeship to the job role:• Claims Handler/Loss Adjuster• Assistant Underwriter• Junior Broker
Free CII membership for non-members through the CII Aspire Apprenticeship Programme
Includes Digital CII study books and exam entries
Resit costs for CII exams and End-Point-Assessment will be covered by the employer
Fortnightly workshops for each CII exam
All workshops recorded and available on-demand
Interactive chat, forums and class notebooks for real time support and assistance from experienced and qualified insurance professionals
Exam tips, tricks, and strategies
Regular tutorials and assessments with your dedicated trainer
Training Outcome:We want to work with people who want a career in a great profession. We have a track record of offering permanent positions to apprentices who impress us, and our people go on to achieve incredible things.
If we offer you a permanent job, we will provide training and support in your second year. We also provide support for employees who want to progress further and take the Diploma and Advanced Diploma.Employer Description:We are a Commercial Insurance Broker, specialising in Professional Indemnity and Building Project Insurance for small and medium sized enterprises. The business was started in the owner's bedroom19 years ago and is now turning over £5.6 million per year. Amazing things happen because of the work that we do. We provide the financial foundations on which people build their dreams. From grand designs to incredible journeys we empower the peace of mind that enables great things to happen. Our core values are to work hard but we also have fun and look after each other as a team. We are always willing to teach others so that we continue to learn.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm, with a 1 hour unpaid lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Good Listener,Loves helping others,Can calculate percentages,Enjoys a challenge....Read more...
