Commercial Broker / DA Underwriter- Leeds

Cryer Baker Recruitment Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Broker / DA Underwriter in Leeds. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. You will support the national team of Account Executives and assist with negotiations for commercial insurance clients. A salary of up to £32k is available, along with a benefits package and full support for CII studies.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Full financial support towards CII studies

Qualifications

• At least 12 months insurance experience, preferably in broking or underwriting.
• Well organised with great attention to detail.
• Able to communicate effectively with teammates and clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide broking support to the national team of Account Executives.
• Assist with new business enquiries and negotiate renewal terms.
• Make decisions on risks using delegated underwriting facilities.

Skills

Insurance experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Acturis

Job description

Overview

Commercial Broker / DA Underwriter - Leeds

This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 12 months insurance experience (preferably broking or underwriting), looking for an interesting commercial insurance role, which is part broking and part underwriting. Our client is a very successful and highly regarded insurance brokerage based in Leeds City Centre.

Responsibilities

• Deal with exclusively commercial insurance clients, providing broking support to the national team of Account Executives.
• Assist with new business enquiries, make amendments to existing policies, and market and negotiate renewal terms on the client's behalf.
• Prioritise tasks with great organisation and attention to detail; communicate effectively with your team, clients and insurance companies.
• Engage with delegated authority underwriting facilities to make decisions on risks to a certain level without referring to insurers.

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 12 months insurance experience (preferably broking or underwriting).
• Well organised with great attention to detail, able to prioritise and communicate well with teammates, clients and insurers.
• Previous use of Acturis is beneficial but not essential; full system training can be provided.

Benefits and Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.
• Basic salary up to circa £32k plus a comprehensive benefits package and full financial support towards CII studies.

How to Apply

For further details please contact Tim Cryer on or email your CV to