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Development Underwriter

STRIDE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A globally recognised A+ rated insurer is seeking a Development Underwriter to drive growth in the Birmingham market.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 along with a generous 10% pension contribution and an attractive bonus scheme of up to 17.5%.
  • Candidates should have demonstrable experience in underwriting, particularly in specialty commercial lines, and strong relationship management skills.
  • The position includes responsibilities such as managing a caseload, forging relationships with key brokers, and making commercial underwriting decisions.
  • This opportunity not only provides comprehensive training in specialty products but also a clear path for career progression within a dynamic team.

Are you ready to take your underwriting expertise to new heights? Join a globally recognised A+ rated insurer that is charting a course of strong financial performance in the UK.

This innovative insurer, known for niche and specialty is seeking a Development Underwriter to champion growth and drive new business initiative in the Birmingham market.Benefits

  • A competitive salary of up to £60,000
  • Generous 10% pension contribution
  • Attractive bonus scheme with potential payouts of up to 17.5%
  • Flexible office attendance in Birmingham, fostering a balance between office collaboration and remote working efficiency
  • Comprehensive training in specialty commercial products, including professional indemnity
  • A clear path for career progression towards senior underwriting roles within a dynamic team

Development Underwriter - Role Essentials

  • Take responsibility for managing your own diary and caseload, supported by a thriving team
  • Trading a set of nice and specialty lines business for a business at the forefront of this section of the market
  • Forge robust relationships with a select panel of key brokers to secure new business
  • Empowerment to underwrite business and make astute commercial decisions
  • Active participation in the Birmingham insurance market, lead by face-to-face broker interactions

Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrable experience in underwriting, with a keen interest in specialty commercial lines
  • Adept at trading and relationship management, with a track record of business development success
  • Strong analytical and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Organised and self-motivated, capable of managing a diverse workload
  • Although not essential, prior knowledge of professional indemnity insurance (or an interest in learning) will be advantageous

This role is not merely a job but a pathway to mastering the art of specialty underwriting within a thriving and supportive environment. If you are an ambitious individual with a passion for excellence in the insurance market, this role is tailored for you.To embark on this rewarding journey, please submit your application, detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this pivotal role.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.