New Business Manager

The Ardonagh Group; Rayleigh; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a New Business Manager to lead their Construction and Casualty team. This role requires over 10 years of underwriting experience with a focus on major and complex cases. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid model, developing business strategy and building relationships while maintaining compliance standards. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This position is crucial for meeting annual targets and ensuring good customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10 years proven underwriting experience in Casualty and Construction lines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Proven track record of building relationships in a high-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop a plan to drive the business forward.
• Implement and manage Placement Strategy Plan.
• Attend management meetings and report on department performance.

Skills

Underwriting experience in Casualty and Construction

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong communication skills

Good risk analysis

Organizational skills

Education

CII qualified or working towards this

Job description

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We are on the hunt for a talented New Business Manager to lead our Construction and Casualty team, working with various Delegated Underwriting Authority binders in our Rayleigh office (SS6) with hybrid working available.

What will you do as New Business Manager:

• Develop a plan to drive the business forward while maintaining sound underwriting principles.
• Implement and manage Placement Strategy Plan.
• Work within the parameters of the various Delegated Underwriting Authorities.
• Work with stakeholders on the business strategy.
• Overall responsibility for the department’s annual GWP and Income targets.
• Build close relationships with our capacity providers and attend review meetings that may include performance, individual risks, underwriting guide changes, appetite criteria etc.
• Underwrite risks to meet individual targets, managing underwriters and teams targets, providing support and guidance.
• Monitor and develop enquiry levels.
• Work closely with the separate Sales Team to develop new and existing broker agencies/relationships.
• Attend monthly management meetings and report on department performance.
• Responsible for marketing material and promotions, work closely with the marketing department.
• Monitor our underwriter’s activity, in areas such as broker contact, service levels, enquiry levels, quote levels, conversion levels, income retention levels, targets and objectives.
• Ensure company service levels and standards are maintained and improved where needed.
• Deliver good customer outcomes by adhering to the Consumer Duty principles and comply with compliance framework.
• Ensure our Underwriters work within personal authority limits.
• Manage any Performance Improvement Plans as necessary.
• Ensure necessary training and development of employees within the team.

What we are looking for in our New Business Manager:

• 10 years proven underwriting experience in Casualty and Construction lines including Combined Liability, Contractors, All Risks and Excess of Loss, focusing on larger and more complex cases.
• Ideally CII qualified or working towards this.
• Proficient with Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel and Word).
• Proven track record of embracing and working in an environment of change.
• Results focused, commercially minded, and an ability to thrive in a high paced goal driven environment.
• Proficient knowledge of Casualty underwriting principles and practice.
• Good risk analysis and technical skills.
• Proven track record of a proactive approach to securing business and ability to build relationships.
• Works well under pressure alone and within a team environment.
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Other

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Insurance

Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received.

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