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New Business Underwriter - P&C

Lawes Consulting Group
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of New Business Underwriter is available at a well-established insurance company in Bristol, offering a salary of £45,000.
  • The role involves managing case underwriting, generating new business, and building relationships with brokers to meet income and profit targets.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record in underwriting development within the P&C market and experience in the Commercial Insurance industry.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, effective selling abilities, and risk perception are essential for success in this position.
  • The company seeks professionals with a structured work approach who are passionate about achieving results.

Job title: New Business Underwriter

Salary: £45,000

Location: Bristol

PURPOSE OF ROLE 

Lawes is pleased to be working alongside a well-established insurance company to fill a key position in their growing team. We are seeking a talented Underwriter to join our client's team in Bristol. As a New Business Underwriter, you will play a key role in meeting income and profit targets by efficiently managing case underwriting and fostering relationships with brokers. This position provides the chance to contribute to the technical management of the regional portfolio and strengthen the company's presence in the local market.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Generate new business within risk selection and authority parameters
  • Establish and maintain strong personal relationships with key directors and staff at important brokers
  • Display strong negotiation skills to enhance conversion and relationships with key brokers
  • Contribute to the technical knowledge of the company by providing market intelligence to the Regional Director & wider team
  • Collaborate with other parts of the organisation, especially the claims and survey teams, when required

DAY-TO-DAY 

  • Develop and maintain broker relationships
  • Negotiate effectively and flexibly
  • Price risk accordingly
  • Collaborate across functions to build strong relationships
  • Communicate clearly and effectively

EXPERIENCE 

  • Proven track record in underwriting development within the P&C market 
  • Experience in the Commercial Insurance industry
  • Strong interpersonal skills and structured work approach

SKILLS 

  • Effective selling skills
  • Risk perception and selection abilities
  • Consistent achievement of goals and objectives
  • Operational effectiveness and efficiency
  • If you are a professional with a proven track record in underwriting development and a passion for achieving results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07458 162 845 or email us at  

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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.