Agricultural Development Underwriter

Marsh & McLennan Companies; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance firm is seeking an experienced Agricultural Development Underwriter to join their team. The role involves shaping underwriting strategy, building relationships with brokers, and driving financial success. Candidates should have a solid understanding of the commercial insurance market and proven agricultural underwriting experience. The position offers professional development, a vibrant culture, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Access to various career benefits

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the commercial insurance market.
• Proven experience in Agricultural Underwriting with authority.
• Knowledge of relevant products and trade range.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and implement underwriting strategy.
• Directly impact financial KPIs for revenue and profitability.
• Cultivate strong relationships with brokers.
• Analyze distribution trends to inform strategies.

Skills

Commercial insurance market understanding

Agricultural underwriting experience

Teamwork and results delivery

Education

CII qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Agricultural Development Underwriter

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Development Underwriter to join the Underwriting team at Victor. This role will be based out of our Leeds office; location is flexible as you will spend time across various locations providing on-site underwriting to our brokers.

As an Agricultural Development Underwriter, you’ll engage in a diverse range of underwriting activities and broker development, focusing on our Farm Combined and Farm Motor products. You’ll execute our company strategy, help achieve financial goals, and deliver exceptional customer service. You will manage key agricultural broker accounts to ensure they receive top-notch service and support.

Responsibilities

• Shape Our Strategy: Contribute to and implement our underwriting strategy across all products, aligning with our risk appetite.
• Drive Financial Success: Directly impact financial KPIs by balancing revenue growth with underwriting profitability.
• Deliver Excellence: Uphold Victor’s service standards on all authorized products; weave Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) into our culture.
• Spot Trends: Analyse distribution trends and broker behaviours to inform strategies.
• Build Relationships: Cultivate strong, in-person relationships with brokers; engage directly in the field to foster trust and collaboration.
• Enhance Quality: Manage quality assurance and peer reviews to identify opportunities for underwriting and product improvements.
• Stay Informed: Keep abreast of market trends and developments in industry segments; build relationships with capacity partners.
• Grow Your Skills: Lead your personal technical and skill progression while collaborating with the sales team to implement distribution strategy.

What you need to have

• A solid understanding of the commercial insurance market.
• Proven experience in Agricultural Underwriting with underwriting authority.
• Knowledge of in-scope products and trade range.
• A track record of successful teamwork and delivering results.

What makes you stand out

• Progress towards a CII qualification or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Ability to handle a diverse workload with accuracy and efficiency.
• Resilience and enthusiasm to thrive in a fast-paced environment; eagerness to learn.

Why join our team

• Professional development opportunities, engaging work, and supportive leaders.
• A vibrant and inclusive culture with colleagues who create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Access to a range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to support well-being.

Hybrid work

Victor is a connected culture of talented individuals where colleagues can grow and succeed.

Equal Opportunity

Victor is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to participate fully in the recruitment process. If you require reasonable accommodations, please contact us at [e-mail].

Victor Insurance Managers LLC ("Victor") is part of Marsh McLennan and operates with a global network to deliver risk, insurance, and related services. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week, with anchor days as applicable.