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Trading Underwriter

Reed
Posted 23 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

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.

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  • Reed is recruiting for a Trading Underwriter to join a Bristol-based client, located near Temple Meads Station.
  • The position requires a general insurance professional with solid underwriting experience, proficiency in Excel, and strong communication skills.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in underwriting, with salaries ranging from £30,000 for junior roles to up to £45,000 for higher-level positions.
  • The role offers hybrid working options and includes benefits such as 25 days of holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development.
  • This is a full-time, permanent position with a 35-hour workweek, Monday to Friday.

Reed is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established Bristol-based client, located just a stone’s throw away from Temple Meads Station. We are seeking a proactive and customer-focused Trading Underwriter to join on a full time, permanent basis.

It is key that you are general insurance professional, specifically with experience in Underwriting, highly proficient in Excel, numerically sound and a strong communicator.

Location is perfect for any commuters coming from further-afield for example Cardiff, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon, Exeter.

Hybrid working: 2 days office/3 homeHours: Mon – Fri. 9-5 – 35 hour week

Salary:

Junior - £30k. Mid – Up to £35k. Higher level – Up to £45k

Duties:

  • Engage in negotiations and renewals with business partners, providing performance updates and managing insurance risks effectively.
  • Identify and address underwriting issues, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure partner satisfaction.
  • Analyse data using MS Excel to maintain high-quality output and informed decision-making.
  • Manage a variety of projects and tasks, adhering to deadlines and surpassing customer expectations.
  • Conduct in-depth underwriting discussions with business partners, showcasing strong communication and negotiation skills.

Requirements:

  • Solid underwriting experience with a customer-centric approach.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel for robust data analysis.
  • Innovative and relationship-focused, with the ability to forge lasting connections with business partners.
  • Capable of working efficiently without sacrificing quality.
  • Excellent project and task management abilities.
  • Leadership in complex underwriting conversations.

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
  • Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions.
  • Group Income Protection and Legal Protection.
  • Health cash Plan.
  • Opportunities for career development, personal and professional development such as support with industry specific qualifications
  • Choice between European Motor Assistance or Home Emergency Assistance.
  • Salary sacrifice benefits including a Cycle scheme.
  • Comprehensive wellbeing programme with free eye tests.
  • Access to an employee discounts hub with exclusive retail partner discounts.

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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.