Underwriter - Construction

Howden Group Holdings; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading insurance firm as an Underwriter to develop business relationships with brokers and contractors, managing underwriting processes for construction risks. This role demands strong communication and analytical skills, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing benefits

Critical illness and life insurance

Volunteer leave

Family-first policies

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting construction risks.
• Excellent verbal influencing skills.
• Ability to manage broker relationships.

Responsibilities

• Generate and underwrite annual renewable contractors combined business.
• Work with brokers to build relationships and trust.
• Produce and maintain underwriting files.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Relationship Management

Self-Motivation

Education

Progress towards professional insurance qualification

Job description

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DUAL is a different kind of MGA and has been since day one in 1998. We’ve built our business on the idea that when industry expertise, intelligent underwriting and an entrepreneurial mindset come together, insurance can help our partners thrive. Today that philosophy is as relevant as ever. Our intermediary and carrier partners around the world rely on our underwriting teams to take initiative, lean into the challenges of an increasingly complex world, and respond to our clients’ emerging needs.

A career that grows with you

DUAL is a place where you can bring your whole self to work – a people-first company that helps you be the best you can be.

Role Definition

To develop strong business relationships for annual renewable contractors combined with brokers and service providers. You will be part of a dynamic team underwriting profitable business with new and existing accounts.

Key Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Generate and underwrite annual renewable contractors combined business in accordance with the business plan and profile of target insurance business set by Dual Corporate Risks Limited, and in accordance with the binding authority granted to the company.
• To work with new and existing broker panel to forge relationships and trust through telephone, online and face to face interactions and increase the flow of new business activity.
• To identify business development opportunities with our broker partners for mutual benefit.
• To produce and maintain underwriting files for both internal and external viewing and to prepare for audit.
• To maintain accurate and timely Management Information, monitoring the development of the broker’s account including credit performance.

Skills and abilities needed to perform role

• Highly engaging communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Approachable and consistent.
• Strong ability to influence and negotiate with brokers, underwriters and service providers.
• Experience of managing broker relationships.
• Analytical and creative thinker in meeting underwriting needs whilst working in partnership with brokers.
• Self-motivated with ability to exercise independent judgement.
• Committed to learning and development.
• To work with confidence, embrace change, be inquisitive, resilient, imaginative and direct.
• Ability to work quickly, efficiently and methodically.
• Ability to communicate theories and ideas.

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in underwriting Construction risks
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Excellent verbal influencing and trading skills
• Taking initiative and being proactive within a team
• Progress towards professional insurance qualification
• Team player
• Desire to develop underwriting capabilities

Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities

• Remain compliant with FCA requirements at all times.
• To share ideas, best practice and other information within DUAL Oliva, especially where relevant to the relationship with brokers.

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

Reasonable adjustments

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs. Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.

DUAL is where ambitious people thrive

There’s an independent spirit and an entrepreneurial feel that run throughout the business. You’ll have greater freedom to use your talents to help clients and colleagues do more. We believe that’s fundamental to realising our vision to be the world’s best underwriting business.

Working here is rewarding

As well as job satisfaction and a stimulating culture, working at DUAL comes with all the benefits you’d expect from a global business – and some you wouldn’t.

— Family-first policies that support you through all of life’s milestones

— Health and wellbeing benefits including private medical insurance and more

— Critical illness and life insurance cover to give you extra financial security

— A choice of rewards for every five years of service, including shares

— Volunteer leave so you can make a difference outside of work too

Reasonable adjustments

At DUAL, we're committed to providing reasonable accommodations to make sure our positions align with our people’s needs. For example, we can always make adjustments to your office set-up – your software, hardware, desk and so on. We may also be able to offer flexible hours or hybrid working depending on your role and location. If you're excited about this position but have doubts as to how ‘workable’ it is for you, please send us your application. If your profile fits the criteria, we’ll be happy to chat about any reasonable accommodations you may need.

The power to change our world

As a business, DUAL is about taking action. It’s fundamental to our entrepreneurial spirit, and it doesn’t just apply during office hours. It relates to the communities we move in and the world we live in. That’s why we constantly strive to be a force for good.

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