Motor Trade New Business Underwriter

AXA UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA UK is seeking a skilled Motor Trade Underwriter to join their Leeds team. This role involves managing the technical aspects of the Motor Trade account, negotiating with brokers, and contributing to the professional development of underwriting staff. The ideal candidate will have significant underwriting experience and a strong track record in broker account management. Join a dynamic team that supports your growth in the insurance industry.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in underwriting, specifically in Motor Trade.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a structured manner.
• Experience in influencing and negotiating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage motor trade schemes for income and profit objectives.
• Deal with new business enquiries, producing terms and retaining business.
• Support underwriting staff through training and technical guidance.

Skills

Negotiation

Broker Account Development

Risk Perception

Effective Selling

Relationship Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Cert CII

Dip CII (preferred)

Job description

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Role Summary and Purpose

To achieve income and profit objectives by supporting the technical management of the Motor Trade(MTR) account and by delivering an efficient case underwriting service to brokers

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Deal with MTR New Business enquiries and renewals by producing terms and converting/retaining acceptable business. Conduct regular case reviews to ensure that technical procedures and standards are always followed.
• Enhance Arch’s standing and presence locally by establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships with key directors and staff at the Region’s most important brokers.
• Maintain personal knowledge of relevant technical issues.
• Support the personal development of the underwriting staff in the Branch by delivering training and technical guidance.
• Undertake referral cases above the authority levels of Underwriters, Assistant Underwriters & Technicians whilst adhering to individual authority level.
• Manage the motor trade scheme in the Branch to achieve income and profit objectives, includingensuring Broker staff are appropriately trained and mentored
• Contribute to the technical knowledge of the Company by feeding back technical and commercial market intelligence to the Regional Director & wider team.
• Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, especially the claims and survey teams, when required.

Role Requirements & Skills

Skills / Competencies

• Understanding your insurance market - at least 5 years' experience in underwriting
• Proven broker account development and management
• Being able to negotiate flexibly and appropriately
• Effective selling skills
• Demonstrates a range of influencing and negotiation approaches
• Risk Perception
• Pricing of risk accordingly
• Successfully developing effective trading relationships
• Consistently achieving goals and objectives
• Trading successfully in the insurance marketplace
• Experience working across functions / matrix organisation to collaborate and build strong relationships

Qualifications

Minimum - Cert CII (Dip CII, or progress towards, is preferred)

Experience

The job holder will have at least 5 years Motor Trade Underwriting experience, strong interpersonal skills and work in a structured, planned manner.

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