Underwriting Team Leader (Motor Fleet)

CKB Recruitment Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious insurance company in Romford seeks a Fleet Underwriting Team Leader to manage a small team and enhance broker relationships. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of management experience in insurance. The position offers a salary up to £45,000 and benefits like a pension and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Yearly bonus scheme

Pension matched up to 4%

Parking provided

Flexible work from home arrangement

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a Management or Team Leader role in insurance.
• Stable work history with strong communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with brokers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Fleet team and oversee its operations.
• Communicate effectively with broker partners.
• Provide training and development to team members.

Skills

People management

Broker relationship management

Insurance industry knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are currently working with an ambitious Insurance company/MGA, who now have an exciting opportunity for someone to join them as a Fleet Underwriting Team Leader in their Romford office.

Their Romford underwriting centre handles a range of Commercial and Personal Lines Insurance products, dealing with Classic Cars, Fleet, Private Car, Private Motorcycles, Classic Motorcycles, Motor Trade, Commercial Vehicles, Agricultural Vehicles, Fleet and Public and Private Hire.

Products Covered

• Classic Cars
• Fleet
• Private Car
• Private Motorcycles
• Classic Motorcycles
• Motor Trade
• Commercial Vehicles
• Agricultural Vehicles
• Public and Private Hire

Your Role

Manage the Fleet team, currently made up of 5 (plans to take this to 6). Ensure the team communicates effectively and confidently with all broker partners, building strong positive relationships and work closely with Class Underwriters to ensure that changes in Underwriting rules are communicated to the Team in the correct manner. Provide training and development for all team members and cover other Team Leaders in the UW Servicing Department when needed.

Requirements

At least 1-2 years plus insurance experience gained in a Management or Team Leader role working in an insurance environment, be it at an insurer, broker or MGA. Stable work history. Excellent people management skills and ability to build strong broker relationships.

Benefits

Salary: up to £38,000-£45,000 with a yearly bonus scheme.

Office hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm with 1 hour lunch.

Office based 5 days a week, 4 days in the office and 1 day a week able to work from home.

Pension matched up to 4%.

Parking provided at the office.