Senior Construction Underwriter

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance provider is seeking an experienced Underwriter for their UK construction and engineering department. The successful candidate will manage underwriting duties for medium to larger clients, leveraging their knowledge of the UK construction market to provide tailored insurance solutions. In return, a competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Leading benefits package

Qualifications

• Engineering underwriting background required.
• Knowledge of the UK construction market is essential.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite cases consistently within authority limits.
• Act as the primary contact for medium sized clients.
• Support with larger sized clients.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Diplomacy

Flexibility

Knowledge of Microsoft applications

Job description

Job Description

We are pleased to be working on behalf of a global insurance provider, who require an experienced Underwriter to join their growing UK construction / engineering department underwriting and producing insurance and reinsurance business within authority levels.

Candidates will be responsible for the underwriting of cases in a consistent and technical manner within the authority limit. You will act as the primary contact for medium sized clients and support with larger sized clients.

Candidates need to come from an engineering underwriting background and have knowledge of the UK construction market. You will be calm, flexible, have a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications, be diplomatic and have strong commercial acumen.

In return candidates can expect to receive a competitive basic salary and a leading benefits package.