Churches & Charities Underwriter

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance recruitment agency seeks an experienced Insurance Underwriter to enhance their clients' business, aligning with business plans and budgets. The role involves delivering competitive insurance terms and ensuring compliance, providing high-quality service while managing strong broker relationships. Additional benefits include flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Death in Service benefit of 4x salary

Company pension scheme

Generous maternity and paternity leave

Flexible benefits

Discounted rates on company products

Comprehensive employee welfare programs

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Support for environmental sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience with Property, Casualty, Cyber insurance, etc.
• Ability to manage time and workloads effectively.
• Skills in building relationships with brokers and insurers.

Responsibilities

• Achieve targets and deliver underwriting service standards.
• Manage inquiries and renewals following underwriting guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory procedures.

Skills

Technical knowledge of commercial insurance

Efficient time management

Effective communication skills

Understanding of client service

Knowledge of product offerings

Job description

Job Title: Insurance Underwriter

We are seeking an experienced Insurance Underwriter to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing our clients' business in line with business plans and budgets, using industry knowledge to deliver competitive insurance terms, conditions, and service levels. You will provide compliant and timely administration and documentation, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Achieve targets and deliver underwriting service standards as agreed with insurers and clients.
2. Provide management information as required.
3. Contribute to team activities aligned with business plans and budgets.
4. Handle new business inquiries and renewals following underwriting guidelines.
5. Liaise with brokers and insurers regarding coverage and pricing.
6. Process received orders promptly, including policy production and invoicing.
7. Make referrals in line with underwriting guidelines.
8. Manage internal mentoring and buddying relations.
9. Develop strong relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders.
10. Ensure compliance with regulatory procedures.

Skills & Experience:

1. Technical knowledge of commercial insurance, including Property, Casualty, D&O, Professional Indemnity, Crime, Cyber, Group PA/Travel.
2. Efficient time and workload management skills.
3. Effective communication and relationship-building skills with brokers and insurers.
4. Understanding of client service best practices, compliance, systems, processes, and financial management.
5. Knowledge of product offerings and cross-selling opportunities.
6. Ability to develop, implement, and report on plans and budgets.

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive holiday allowance with options to buy additional days.
• Death in Service benefit of 4x salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Generous maternity and paternity leave packages.
• Flexible benefits including discounts on technology, entertainment, dining, travel, and more.
• Discounted rates on company products.
• Comprehensive employee welfare programs including health screening, counselling, and support services.
• Opportunities for volunteering and community engagement.
• Ongoing professional development through learning frameworks and apprenticeships.
• Support for environmental sustainability initiatives.

Our client values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. They operate a flexible working policy and are committed to supporting their employees' needs and career growth.