Farm Underwriter

Ardonagh; Darlington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Farm Underwriter to join their hybrid team in Darlington. The successful candidate will manage risk underwriting, maintain compliance, and develop professional relationships while contributing to business development decisions. The position requires strong technical underwriting skills and relevant market knowledge, with a preference for candidates holding the Cert CII qualification.

Qualifications

• Cert CII preferred.
• Comprehensive underwriting knowledge including specialist market and product knowledge.
• Working knowledge of the legal and regulatory insurance framework.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and administer risks, issue documentation on behalf of Insurers.
• Demonstrate a high level of technical understanding.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships.

Job description

Location: Hybrid in Darlington

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Farm Underwriter. Geo Agriculture is a dynamic and fast-growing specialist underwriting business. Our proposition is centred on technical and service excellence, product coverage, fair and consistent pricing, and our trusted claims service.

Responsibilities

• To underwrite and administer risks (including new business, renewals, and midterm adjustments) and issue accurate, compliant documentation on behalf of Insurers within Delegated Underwriting Authority limits, and personal product licensing allowances.
• To clearly demonstrate proactive, follow up of risks underwritten.
• Proactively demonstrate a high level of technical understanding commensurate with the licence held, and to actively progress underwriting licence attainment and technical understanding.
• Demonstrate a high quality of underwriting in accordance with the businesses Quality Control requirements and framework.
• Demonstrate an effective trading process and ability in line with individual business productivity expectations.
• Develop and maintain professional, effective internal and external relationships.
• Contribute positively and proactively to business development and change.
• Conduct all business activities in line with prescribed Group business standards, service standards, and regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Cert CII preferred
• Comprehensive underwriting knowledge and ability inc. specialist market and product knowledge
• A comprehensive level of specialist market and specialist product knowledge
• A working knowledge of the legal and regulatory insurance framework

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