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Underwriter

Insure Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Croydon, Surrey CR0 5RD

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced commercial underwriter at a thriving schemes broker in Croydon.
  • The role involves underwriting new business quotations, handling referrals, and coaching team members.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of commercial combined underwriting experience, preferably from an MGA, Insurer, or Schemes Broker.
  • The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for professional development and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Strong communication skills and proficiency in underwriting software are essential for success in this role.

An exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial underwriter to join a thriving schemes broker based in Croydon. As an underwriter you play a pivotal role in supporting their direct and wholesale teams by handling various underwriting referrals and inquires.

You will also contribute to coaching and developing others and well as providing technical contact for their Operations trainer.

 Key Responsibilities:

  • Underwrite new business quotations, mid-term adjustments, and renewals within delegated authority guidelines.
  • Handle technical team queries by phone and email.
  • Conduct triage on system-generated renewals and identify policies that require additional information.
  • Refer scenarios outside of delegated authority to insurers for pricing, coverage, and policy conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory procedures and adhere to team KPIs, service standards, and targets.
  • Contribute to coaching and training and promote a culture of excellent customer service and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • A minimum of 3 years commercial combined underwriting experience gained either working for a MGA, Insurer or Schemes Broker.
  • Broad range of commercial insurance experience is desirable
  • Strong understanding of best practices in customer service.
  • Proficiency in underwriting software, such as Acturis.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, and the ability to work under pressure.

 Benefits:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Hybrid working/ flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Supportive and inclusive company culture

Please apply for the vacancy with your latest CV. Please note that our consultants are trying their best to assist you, however, if you do not hear from us within 2 working days then please consider your application unsuccessful at this stage.

At Insure Recruitment, we work with clients who are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification or criteria in the above description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be exactly what we’re looking for in this or other roles.

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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.