Trading Underwriter

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company in York is seeking a Trading Underwriter to handle new and renewal business in commercial insurance. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of commercial underwriting experience and strong analytical skills. This role offers an opportunity to grow within the company with exposure to strategic initiatives. Interested candidates can contact us directly via phone or email.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in commercial underwriting.
• Knowledge of Professional Indemnity, Management Liability, and Cyber.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial policies to a high standard.
• Build sales and underwriting strategy skills.
• Negotiate with brokers and internal teams.
• Identify ways to improve processes and customer outcomes.

Skills

Familiarity with Professional Indemnity

Analytical mindset

Strong communication and presentation skills

Relationship building ability

Self-motivated

CII Diploma in progress or equivalent experience

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

We are happy to be working with a global insurance company to assist them in their search for a Trading Underwriter. In this role, you’ll handle the underwriting of new and renewal business for commercial insurance. You’ll work towards monthly targets in profitability, conversion, and productivity. This role offers exposure to strategy and products, with a clear path to a senior role.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial insurance to a high standard
• Build sales and underwriting strategy skills
• Negotiate with brokers and internal teams
• Review and challenge non-standard decisions
• Identify ways to improve processes and customer outcomes

Day-to-day

• Underwrite commercial policies
• Negotiate and liaise with brokers and colleagues
• Apply underwriting strategy and develop sales skills
• Spot inefficiencies and suggest improvements

Experience

• 2+ years in commercial underwriting
• Knowledge of Professional Indemnity; Management Liability and Cyber are a plus
• Strong analytical and logical thinking
• Ideally degree-qualified and working towards CII Diploma
• Confident communicator and presenter
• Skilled at building broker relationships
• Ambitious and self-driven

Skills

• Familiarity with PI, ML, and Cyber (preferred)
• Analytical mindset
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Relationship and rapport-building ability
• Self-motivated with ambition to progress
• CII Diploma in progress or equivalent experience

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07889 672 926 or email us at [e-mail]