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Underwriter Manager

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Lawes Consulting Group

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United Kingdom , Surrey

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Insurance

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Employment contract

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55000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

Our client’s Binder Management division seeks a skilled people manager to step into the role of Team Underwriting Manager – Private Clients, in a hybrid role. The primary objective of this role is to uphold the operational excellence of the Private Client Delegated Authority Agreements (DAA), encompassing servicing, underwriting, and administration, executed promptly, professionally, and efficiently.

Job Responsibility:

  • day-to-day servicing, growth, and compliance of Private Client DAA
  • lead the team
  • administer tasks in accordance with insurer procedures
  • process, record, and confirm instructions
  • authorize documentation
  • provide weekly updates and management information
  • identify under-insurance and potential gaps in client cover
  • adhere to regulatory requirements
  • maintain positive relationships
  • conduct compliance monitoring and auditing
  • oversee recruitment and induction training
  • support activities within the Private Client Division
  • participate in ongoing training
  • cultivate personal knowledge and skills
  • report issues beyond authority
  • assist with additional duties
  • uphold good working relationships

Requirements:

  • skilled people manager
  • experience in underwriting
  • knowledge of Private Client Delegated Authority Agreements
  • ability to lead a team
  • compliance monitoring and auditing experience
  • recruitment and training experience
  • technical, legal, and market knowledge

Nice to have:

  • CPD certification
  • experience in insurance revenue growth
  • strong client relationship skills
What we offer:
  • minimum of 25 days of holiday
  • bank holidays
  • option to ‘purchase’ an additional 5 days
  • defined contribution pension scheme
  • life insurance coverage
  • income protection
  • health cash plan
  • employee stock purchase plan
  • share incentive plan
  • critical illness cover
  • reduced-rate gym memberships
  • access to a discounted voucher portal
  • emergency back-up family care services

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 27, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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