Trading Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Existing Business Trading Underwriter based in Manchester to enhance broker relationships and manage renewal processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in Commercial Underwriting, bring strong communication and organizational skills, and possess a Cert CII/ACII qualification. You'll benefit from a competitive salary and a supportive team environment focused on growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support from Directors and Managers

Opportunities for development and more responsibility

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Underwriting with a focus on Property and Casualty.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and friendly with strong relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain strong broker relationships.
• Handle broker and client requests efficiently.
• Collaborate with team to grow the Manchester Centre of Excellence.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team working

Education

Cert CII/ACII qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Existing Business Trading Underwriter - based in Manchester
Your new companyYour new company is one of the largest MGAs in the UK, with offices all over the UK that specialises in the SME to mid-market Property & Casualty business. They have fantastic relationships with their panel of brokers and put their clients at the centre of their underwriting strategy. Due to expansion within the Existing Business team a position for an Existing Business Trading Underwriter has arisen. This role is based in Manchester.
Your new roleYour new role as a Trading Underwriter means you will develop and sustain strong broker relationships by consistently delivering outstanding customer service and managing renewals efficiently. Collaborate proactively with your team and manager to help establish and grow the new Manchester Centre of Excellence. Duties will include efficiently handling broker and client requests including renewal queries, mid-term adjustments and cancellations, collaborating with team members, fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and taking ownership of large renewal cases. Further duties will also include operating within your delegated underwriting authority and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance processes as well as acting as a referral point for Underwriting Assistants within the Team.
What you'll need to succeedYour previous experience in Commercial Underwriting dealing with Commercial Property and Casualty will contribute to your success in securing this role. You will be self-motivated, friendly, good relationship building skills, quick to learn, team working skills and an ability to meet deadlines. You will also have excellent communication and organisational skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel. Ideally, you will be able to perform under pressure and problem solve as well as be Cert CII/ACII qualified.
What you'll get in returnYou'll be offered a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. You'll receive support from both Directors and Managers and be given the opportunity to develop and take on more responsibility in the future. You'll enjoy working as part of a growing and friendly team with a unique vision to grow and develop long term Client needs

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