Purpose of Role/Job Overview
Our client is looking for someone to develop, negotiate and profitably underwrite new/existing private client business within own authority and in line with strategy.
You will need to build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and use your knowledge of household insurance products and services to underwrite risks, increase sales and actively drive the business forward.
Key Accountabilities
Underwriting of new business & renewal risks under a variety of delegated binding authorities. Must understand underwriting within parameters of binders
Work towards our daily targets of workflow and phone management as well as our agreed service level agreements.
Work towards our monthly targets of GWP, conversion, and retentions.
Liaise directly with insurers on technical referrals
Build and maintain strong relationships with key trading partners to maximize influence
Conducting MTA’s, Cancellations, and general referral queries
Act as a point of technical referral to the Underwriting assistant(s) as well as providing support, assistance and training.
Understands the impact of claims and risk management on the performance of a case and demonstrates an ability to underwrite taking these factors into account
Must have good knowledge of the M/HNW market
Other Activities, Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain good working relationships with all internal departments.
Demonstrate "model behaviours".
Comply with all legal, regulatory and contractual requirements to ensure obligations are met.
Contribute to wider business activities.
Understanding company position in the marketplace and key competitors
Desired Skills / Qualifications
Cert CII
MID - HNW Underwriting Knowledge
A strong sales mindset with the ability to build relationships and develop close rapport with brokers.
A collaborative team player who understands that their team’s success is their own success.
Ability to learn and adapt to change.
Desire/ability to work successfully in a small company environment.
Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements.
A high level of numeracy, analytical and literacy skills.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
The ability to influence actions and attitudes of others through leading by example.
Good communication skills, ability to coach and develop others.
MI and analytical skills.
Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.