Property & Combined Underwriter

TN United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Property & Combined Underwriter to join their dynamic team in Colchester. This role involves assessing risks, managing a profitable portfolio, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve excellent underwriting results. With a focus on professional growth, the company offers opportunities for CII qualifications and a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement and corporate perks, while making a meaningful impact in the insurance sector.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career progression opportunities

Professional CII or ACII qualifications

Pension scheme

24-hour support for wellbeing

Discounted gym memberships

Paid volunteering day

Donation matching for charity

The Spotlight Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting and managing portfolios.
• Understanding of binding authority guidelines is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite renewal risks and manage mid-term adjustments.
• Negotiate renewals and maintain a profitable book of business.

Skills

Underwriting

Risk Assessment

Negotiation

Relationship Management

IT Skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

CII Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Property & Combined Underwriter, Colchester

Client: Ardonagh Advisory

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 946ed8a9851e

Job Views: 14

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

Property & Combined Underwriter – Colchester - Breeze Office – ARD1078622

We’re on the hunt for a talented Property & Combined Underwriter to join our growing team based in our Elmstead Market office. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring and retaining profitable business while underwriting within delegated authority.

As the UK Commercial MGA for Ardonagh Advisory; a Gold rated Investor in Customer insurance business Geo specialise in Agriculture, Construction, Property, Liability, Marine and Protection lines.

So, what does the role of a Property & Combined Underwriter here involve?

As a Property & Combined Underwriter you will provide a pivotal role in assessing and evaluating risks, managing portfolios, and driving underwriting results. Collaborating with your line manager, you will develop your own objectives but focus on all of the following:

• Underwrite renewal risks under a variety of delegated binding authorities.
• Handle mid-term adjustments.
• Ensure all renewal documents are accurately produced and recorded.
• Achieve a high quality of underwriting and record keeping.
• Negotiate renewals and proactively chase renewal confirmation.
• Maintain a profitable book of business.
• Develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders.

What experience does a Property & Combined Underwriter need?

• Ideally CII qualified or working towards.
• Experience of working within an MGA environment and an understanding of the use of binding authority guidelines and authorities would be advantageous.
• A working knowledge of legal and regulatory insurance framework.
• IT Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

In return, you will be welcomed and supported by Geo Underwriting, part of our Ardonagh family, with opportunities to earn your annual salary plus a role-based incentive plan and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family.
• Gain professional CII or ACII qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects.
• Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire.
• 24-hour support for you and your families physical and mental wellbeing
• Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more.
• 1 day paid volunteering day to give back to our communities.
• Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - Raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community.
• The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group.