Job Description:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Trading Underwriter to join our clients UK wide Delegated Authority/Schemes team.
As a Technical Underwriter in this team you will be responsible for servicing brokers who have delegated authority for specific commercial insurance schemes. This role involves being the main point of contact for referrals out with the broker’s delegated authority.
Working closely with brokers to assess any referrals out with their delegated authority and having a continuous learning mentality to personal growth, this role requires a proven commercial underwriter that can communicate clearly and succinctly.
This role would suit an experienced Technical Underwriter either from a broker or insurer background that is passionate about developing their career and enjoys nurturing relationships for mutual benefit.

Key Responsibilities -

• Dealing day to day with referrals that are out with brokers Delegated Authority and responding with a clear rationale
• Supporting Schemes Underwriting Lead and deliver initiatives and/or makes recommendations to improve system performance across the business
• Have a robust knowledge of the scheme governance and regulatory requirements linked to delegation of underwriting authority
• Training, Development & Mentoring of less experienced colleagues across the business to help them to grow
• To continually develop own skills and capability to be the best that you can, and in line with Licence to Grade requirements

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Proven experience within Commercial Motor and/or Commercial Property & Liability underwriting
• Ability to handle complex risks and technical referrals, supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team
• Ability to lead Broker partner discussions with confidence in order to yield a win win outcome
• Excellent communication, time management & negotiating skills