Underwriter - Contractors/Construction

Harrison Holgate; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MGA in the City of London is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their high-performing team. In this hybrid role, you'll underwrite Employers’ Liability, Public/Products Liability, and Contractors All Risks for small to mid-corporate businesses. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in contracting underwriting, strong relationship skills, and a proactive approach to their work. Competitive salary of circa £80,000 plus bonus and benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Solid contracting underwriting experience required.
• Proven ability to manage broker relationships effectively.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles and wordings.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite profitably with confidence and independence.
• Manage relationships with select broker panel.
• Quote, adjust and renew to SLAs.
• Handle daily broker calls/emails.
• Attend broker meetings to build network.
• Use MI to drive profitable decisions.

Skills

Contracting underwriting experience (EL/PL/CAR)

Relationship-focused

Strong wordings knowledge

Proactive and organised

Job description

Underwriter – Contractors/Construction

Location: City of London/Hybrid

Salary: circa £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits

I'm currently exclusively working with an established, entrepreneurial and thriving MGA who is seeking a talented Underwriter to join a high-performing, supportive team.

This is an unrivalled opportunity to join a highly regarded business, underwriting new business, renewals, and MTAs across Employers’ Liability, Public/Products Liability, and Contractors All Risks for small to mid-corporate risks. You will lead the offering and act as the face of the facility, giving you significant market exposure and strong scope for development. Strategic brokers are already aligned to feed business into the facility from day one, enabling the right individual to hit the ground running.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Underwrite profitably with confidence and independence (referring up when needed)
• Own strong relationships with a select broker panel
• Quote, adjust and renew to SLAs ensuring great service
• Handle daily broker calls/emails with technical authority
• Attend broker meetings and build your network
• Use MI to drive profitable decisions

Ideal profile

• Solid contracting underwriting experience (EL/PL/CAR)
• Credible, relationship-focused and great on the phone
• Strong wordings knowledge and insurance principles
• Proactive, organised and keen to progress

If this sounds like you then please get in touch.

07436035137
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