Broker - Specialty Lines

Harrison Holgate; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Holgate in London is seeking a Broker to join its specialist Specialty Lines team. The role combines day-to-day broking with underwriting duties, supporting client and broker relationships and contributing to facility underwriting and risk assessment.

You will work closely with a small, experienced team, develop your underwriting skills, and take on increasing responsibility as you broaden your experience in this multiskilled role.

Qualifications

• A few years of experience within the insurance market, ideally within broking, underwriting or a related technical role.
• A good understanding of insurance processes and the wider market.
• An interest in developing underwriting skills alongside day-to-day broking responsibilities.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess information and make considered decisions.
• Good communication and relationship management skills.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable working in a small, collaborative team.
• Keen to learn, broaden your skill set and take on a varied role.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day broking activities, supporting the placement and servicing of business.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, clients and wider market contacts.
• Assist with the management and administration of broker facilities.
• Undertake some underwriting duties, including reviewing submissions and assessing risks against the business's appetite.
• Support decisions on whether to accept or decline business, applying sound judgement and developing underwriting expertise.
• Work closely with colleagues to manage workloads, progress outstanding business and maintain an efficient service.
• Ensure relevant documentation, records and information are maintained accurately.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the business and support its ongoing development.

Skills

Broking experience

Underwriting interest

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship management

Job description

Broker - Specialty Lines

Location: London

Salary: Circa £50,000, dependent on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate.

The Opportunity

An established specialist insurance and reinsurance business is looking to recruit a Broker to join its London-based team.

This is a varied opportunity for someone with a few years of experience in the insurance market, offering a combination of day-to-day broking responsibilities alongside some underwriting duties. Working closely with the existing team, the successful candidate will support the management of client and broker relationships while gaining exposure to facility underwriting, risk assessment and decisions around the acceptance of new business.

The role would suit someone looking to broaden their experience beyond traditional broking, develop their technical understanding and take on greater responsibility within a close-knit business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day broking activities, supporting the placement and servicing of business.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, clients and wider market contacts.
• Assist with the management and administration of broker facilities.
• Undertake some underwriting duties, including reviewing submissions and assessing risks against the business's appetite.
• Support decisions on whether to accept or decline business, applying sound judgement and developing underwriting expertise.
• Work closely with colleagues to manage workloads, progress outstanding business and maintain an efficient service.
• Ensure relevant documentation, records and information are maintained accurately.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the business and support its ongoing development.

About You

• A few years of experience within the insurance market, ideally within broking, underwriting or a related technical role.
• A good understanding of insurance processes and the wider market.
• An interest in developing underwriting skills alongside day-to-day broking responsibilities.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess information and make considered decisions.
• Good communication and relationship management skills.
• Organised, proactive and comfortable working in a small, collaborative team.
• Keen to learn, broaden your skill set and take on a varied role.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist business in a role that combines traditional broking with exposure to underwriting. The successful candidate will benefit from working closely with experienced colleagues, gaining a broader understanding of the business and developing a skill set across both disciplines.

Salary: Circa £50,000, dependent on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate.