PI Underwriter

XS Assure; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist underwriter is seeking a PI Underwriter to work in a fully remote environment. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with brokers, managing new business and renewals while assessing and quoting risks. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in underwriting or broking, with a strong focus on the UK market, and must be Dip CII qualified. This position offers an entrepreneurial culture with an engaging remote team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of underwriting or broking experience in the UK market.
• Dip CII qualified or equivalent.
• Proficient in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Work with brokers on new business and renewals.
• Manage and develop a portfolio of accounts.
• Review specialist cases and articulate underwriting decisions.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Broker relationship management

Negotiation skills

Risk assessment

Commercial acumen

Education

Diploma in Insurance (Dip CII)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

PI Underwriter

Location: Home Based / Fully Remote Mon-Fri

XS Assure (XSA) was launched in 2021 and is a specialist underwriter of financial and professional lines risks in the UK and internationally. XSA's core business has been underwriting UK PI risks.

In the UK, we currently underwrite and / or place business with 5 risk carriers whilst internationally, with 3 risk carriers.

To date, XSA has been very successful in building a sizeable and profitable portfolio due to its wide risk appetite, its ability to underwrite risks based on merit, empowered underwriters and a commitment to fast turnaround time on all quotes to insurance brokers.

Operationally, XSA employs 16 staff who all work from home. Culturally, it's very entrepreneurial and fast‑moving with a focus on always building a better, smarter business with little bureaucracy. XSA is looking to bring on additional talent with the same ethos.

XSA was acquired by JMG Group in July 25, benefiting from internal services and access to group‑held business whilst maintaining its independence as a fast moving and growing business.

The Role

You will spend the majority of your time working with brokers on new business and renewals, assessing, rating and quoting risks, entering data into underwriting tools, issuing policy documentation and ensuring compliance with company standards.

Role and Responsibilities

• Reviewing specialist cases and clearly and positively articulate underwriting decisions within agreed timeframes.
• Refer risks outside of underwriting authorities.
• Actively manage and develop a portfolio of accounts to maximise profitable revenue potential from new and renewal business.
• Identifying better, smarter, faster means of underwriting/trading.
• Contributing to technical audits and peer review processes as required to support and enable the maintenance of an effective control environment.
• Contributing to the development and monitoring of account plans.

Ability to Work in a Remote Team Environment

• Understanding our marketplace and key competitors to enable you to negotiate flexibly and appropriately resulting in successful trading.
• Effective broker account relationship development and management.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and price risks, limit exposures.

Successfully Developing Effective Trading Relationships

• Commercially astute with demonstrable track record of taking accountability for delivery.

Role Requirements

• Minimum 5 years dedicated underwriting or broking experience, preferably UK market with a recognised insurer, MGA or broker.
• Minimum Dip CII qualified (or equivalent).
• Proficient in MS Excel.