Trading underwriter

• Evaluate the risk and exposures of customers for new business, mid-term adjustments and renewals
• Quoting, converting and retaining business to meet budget and underwriting performance targets for the range of specialist home insurance products throughout all Plum’s distribution channels
• Underwrite in accordance with the Plum Internal Underwriting Guide and the Underwriting authority awarded
• Trade with Brokers to maximise conversion and retention within your authority
• Monthly reporting to Line Manager
• Renewal/Existing and New Business Control
• Take underwriting referrals from other offices where outside individuals level of authority
• Understand/support and drive income, conversion and retention objectives
• Assist in the development of new & existing products
• Deal with incoming enquiries from clients, insurers and other third parties in a professional and timely manner
• To underwrite taking all necessary care to protect the interest of our capacity providers

• Leaving Certificate standard
• Minimum APA qualification in insurance
• Working towards CIP
• Proven track record in household underwriting within an MGA, insurance company or Lloyd’s syndicate
• A varied skill set that includes strong Communication (both written and verbal), sales, negotiation, analytical and IT skills

Previous experience within an MGA business would be highly beneficial

• A negotiable basic salary + bonus
• Pension
• Holidays
• A management team that is passionate about looking after their team and developing them
• Full funding for relevant professional qualifications and ongoing personal development