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Commercial Underwriter (Home Based)

Bell & Co Professional Recruitment Ltd
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • An established MGA is seeking an experienced Commercial Underwriter to join their growing team, offering a permanent work-from-home arrangement.
  • Candidates must have at least 3 years of commercial insurance experience, with a preference for those with underwriting experience in an MGA, insurer, or wholesale broker.
  • The role involves underwriting and managing property, casualty, and combined risks, with premiums ranging from £500 to £50,000, averaging around £10,000.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of up to £42,000, along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, a bonus, pension, and support for professional qualifications.
  • The company values proactive individuals who can maintain strong relationships with a network of brokers and contribute to the team's overall success.

We have a great opportunity with an established MGA who are going through an exciting period of growth. Due to this they are looking to add an experienced Commercial Underwriter who will work from home on a permanent basis.

As a forward thinking business, they are happy to consider people across the UK who can add value to their team, whilst also giving themselves a better work life balance - For those interested, there is the option to go in to a Leeds based office when needed.

Key Duties:

  • Underwriting and placement of Property, Casualty & Combined risks in line with a selection of schemes and binders
  • Supporting a network of c400 brokers, which is continually growing
  • Managing own renewal list and ensuring a high level of service is provided
  • Working with premiums anywhere from £500 to £50,000, averaging around £10,000
  • Adhering to Underwriting authorities and taking relevant insurer facilitated training to increase this
  • Being proactive, and ensuring a quality service is provided to brokers
  • Using and coaching brokers on a bespoke processing system

Key Skills:

  • At least 3 years Commercial insurance experience is required for this role
  • Commercial Underwriting experience is desired, preferably within an MGA, Insurer or Wholesale Broker
  • An understanding of Binders and Schemes is essential
  • Ability to get on with brokers and lean on past relationships will be advantageous
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage the expectations of brokers along the way
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to professionally challenge decisions
  • Experience with Property, Liability & Combined risks is essential
  • A desire to progress and develop would be welcomed as there is scope for senior and leadership roles as the business grows

On offer is a basic salary up to £42k (negotiable), along with 25 days holiday, bonus, pension, private medical, support for professional qualifications, genuine career progression and all the tools to be able to work comfortable from home.

Please do get in touch with Daniel at Bell & Co Recruitment to discuss this opportunity further.

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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.