Motor Underwriter

Direct Line Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Motor Underwriter to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the Motor Insurance market by managing product portfolios, developing fraud controls, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. With a hybrid working model, you will enjoy flexibility while contributing to innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences. The company values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment where your skills can shine. If you're ready to take your underwriting expertise to the next level, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

9% Employer-Contributed Pension

50% Off Insurance

Free Travel Insurance

Optional Health and Dental Insurance

EV Car Leasing Scheme

Generous Holidays

Share Scheme

Employee Discounts

Cashback

Qualifications

• Experience in developing motor underwriting proposals in personal lines insurance.
• Proven track record of positive impact through underwriting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support management of Core Motor product portfolio and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with counter fraud teams and monitor fraud performance.

Skills

Motor Underwriting Proposals

Fraud Controls

Data Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Stakeholder Management

Insurance Regulations

Tools

SQL

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About Us
DLG is evolving. Across every facet of our business, our teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. By joining them, you’ll have the opportunity to not just be recognised for your skills but encouraged to build upon them and empowered to do your absolute best.

Pricing and Underwriting is a complex field, where historical data, geospatial information, and mathematical models meet talented analysts. Our Pricers and Underwriters are essential in balancing business goals with customer needs, reducing risk, and predicting future events to ensure growth and optimal pricing for consumers.

What You’ll Be Doing

Join us as a Motor Underwriter in our Motor Underwriting Team. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated team player to help grow our brands and strengthen our presence in the Motor Insurance market. You’ll be involved immediately, gaining new experiences, influencing our work positively, and making a real impact on our customers’ lives. We will utilize your skills where they are most needed and provide opportunities to expand your expertise.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Support management of our Core Motor product portfolio, reviewing performance and identifying improvement opportunities
• Proactively develop and implement application fraud controls, identifying new rules and controls
• Collaborate with counter fraud teams and monitor fraud performance
• Ensure underwriting criteria support financial targets and positive customer outcomes
• Enact and improve underwriting controls
• Work with a multidisciplinary trading team

Working Model

Our hybrid model combines home and office working, with colleagues typically spending at least 2 days in the office. We offer flexibility to suit your role, with roles available in London, Bristol, Leeds, or Glasgow.

What You’ll Need

• Experience in developing motor underwriting proposals, preferably in personal lines insurance
• Experience with fraud controls at quote and post-sale stages
• A proven track record of positive impact through underwriting expertise
• Ability to analyze data to inform decisions
• Experience with data analysis tools; SQL experience is desirable
• Knowledge of insurance regulations and legislation
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to innovate and work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

We offer excellent benefits to support your lifestyle, including:

• 9% employer-contributed pension
• 50% off home, motor, and pet insurance, plus free travel insurance and breakdown cover
• Optional health and dental insurance
• Up to 10% bonus
• EV car leasing scheme
• Generous holidays
• Share scheme, employee discounts, cashback, and more

We promote diversity and inclusion, offering adjustments to support your application process. Join us and be yourself.