Underwriter

Pavilion; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Kemp Town Estate is looking for an Underwriter to assess and evaluate commercial insurance applications. The role requires negotiating terms with brokers and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Ideal candidates will have previous underwriting experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a bonus linked to performance, support for qualifications (CII/ACII), and a comprehensive pension package, alongside career progression opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities linked to performance

Support for CII/ACII qualifications

Pension and benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience underwriting is required.
• Ability to manage a varied workload is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate new and renewal commercial insurance applications.
• Negotiate premiums, terms, and conditions with brokers.
• Support the growth of the commercial portfolio.
• Maintain strong broker relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Keep accurate records of underwriting decisions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Well-organised

Education

Progress towards professional qualifications (CII/ACII)

Job description

• Assess and evaluate new and renewal commercial insurance applications.
• Negotiate premiums, terms, and conditions with brokers to secure business.
• Support the growth of the commercial portfolio through effective trading and business development.
• Maintain strong broker relationships, acting as a key point of contact for queries and negotiations.
• Ensure all underwriting activity complies with company policies, market standards, and FCA regulations.
• Keep accurate records of underwriting decisions and maintain up-to-date documentation.
• Previous experience underwriting.
• Excellent communication.
• Well‑organised with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Progress towards professional qualifications (CII/ACII) desirable.
• Bonus opportunities linked to performance.
• Support for CII/ACII qualifications.
• Pension and benefits package.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.