Motor Underwriter

Starr Underwriting; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Commercial/Motor/Fleet Underwriter. Responsibilities include underwriting new business risks and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of Motor experience and strong decision-making skills. This role offers an opportunity to contribute proactively to business development within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Motor experience is essential.
• Comprehensive underwriting knowledge and ability.
• Knowledge of legal and regulatory insurance framework.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and administer new business risks and renewals.
• Acquire and retain profitable target business.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Motor experience

Decision-making confidence

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Cert CII

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Commercial/Motor/Fleet Underwriter to join our team. You will be responsible for underwriting and administering new business risks, renewals and mid-term adjustments.

What you will do as a Commercial/Motor/Fleet Underwriter:

• To acquire and retain profitable target business in line with prescribed underwriting strategies and business plans.
• To conduct all business activities in line with prescribed Group business standards, service standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• To achieve a high quality of underwriting in accordance with the business quality control requirements and framework
• To develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with all key stakeholders; internal and external.
• To support all underwriting colleagues as required.
• To contribute positively and proactively to business development and change.

What we are looking for in our next Commercial/Motor/Fleet Underwriter:

• 2 years Motor experience is essential.
• Cert CII preferred.
• Comprehensive underwriting knowledge and ability including specialist market and product knowledge would be an advantage.
• A comprehensive level of specialist market and specialist product knowledge would be an advantage.
• A working knowledge of the legal and regulatory insurance framework.
• Exceptionally strong decision-making confidence and ability.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly organised with a focus on individual and business objectives, priorities and deliverables.

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