Underwriter (Property & Casualty)

• Negotiate and profitably underwrite business within own authority and in line with company strategy
• Support Senior Underwriters on Key Accounts
• Plan, prioritise and manage workload to deliver exceptional customer service
• Use the appropriate method of communication (telephone, face to face, email and post) to support and maintain a high-quality service to our Customers and Business Partners
• Act on individual audit results and action plans within agreed deadlines to improve own performance
• Understand and operate within regulatory framework and identify and escalate any risks to the business
• Be an Ambassador for the business area by identifying complaints and acting upon them in line with company policy
• Actively expand personal technical and niche knowledge both informally (networking internally and externally, internet, industry press) and formally (In-house training, CII, CPD)

• Commercial combined / Property underwriting experience essential
• Cert CII qualified or a willingness to achieve qualifications within an agreed timescale
• Market, Industry and Company knowledge desirable
• Strong verbal communication and ability to produce tailored written communication
• Good system and administration skills with attention to detail and accuracy to ensure data integrity and compliance
• Ability to challenge and identify opportunities for improvement
• Professional and personable – a credible representative for our client
• Resilient, positive and pro-active with a can-do attitude

Market, Industry and Company knowledge desirable

• Flexible working
• Group Personal Pension – up to 12% employer contribution
• Generous annual bonus scheme up to 24%
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme
• An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
• Up to £300 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
• Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full study support to gain professional qualifications