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Trading Underwriter – Commercial

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Lawes Consulting Group

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Location:
United Kingdom , Birmingham

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Salary:

50000.00 - 55000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Our client a Commercial MGA are currently recruiting for a New Business Underwriter responsible for reviewing Broker presentations and underwriting risks in line with authority levels.

Job Responsibility:

  • Reviewing Broker presentations and underwriting risks in line with authority levels
  • Underwriting profitable business and contributing towards the maintenance of acceptable Loss ratios
  • Implementing KPIs 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:

  • Cert CII or working towards
  • Experience in Commercial Insurance – Property, Liability, Package Insurance

Nice to have:

  • Excellent verbal communication skills and enjoy relationship-building
  • Are confident and can make decisions
  • Are proactive, passionate and professional
  • Have good attention to detail
  • Can work in a fast-paced environment
  • Are flexible and willing to embrace new initiatives
What we offer:
  • Minimum of 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 1 paid volunteer day per year
  • Hybrid working – flexibility to work from home
  • Health cash plan and virtual GP services
  • Professional memberships funding options
  • Workplace pension scheme offering you flexibility of up to 16%
  • Employee recognition awards and annual employee awards
  • Staff social events throughout the year, including summer and Christmas parties
  • Long service awards
  • Free onsite parking
  • Matched funding for charities
  • Death in service benefit

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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