About
Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer and Fortune 500 company, who are looking to recruit an Underwriter in their Leeds-based Professional & Management risks team.
The opportunity
This opportunity is based within the
renewals department
, where you will be dealing with a wide variety of
Professional and Management Risks
and wider
Financial Lines Risks
, including
Cyber
and
Technology risks
. This is an area of
considerable growth
and a great opportunity to join an
established but expanding team
that plays an integral part in
developing the book
and improving the way we do business.
The role of the
Underwriter
is to work as part of the
Professional and Management Risks team
, providing an
excellent underwriting service
for both
underwriters and brokers
in the UK. You will be expected to
develop and maintain relationships
, work collaboratively, and be
proactive
in helping
brokers
and
underwriters
across all classes of business.
Key accountabilities
* Underwriting risks
within your personal level of
authority
* Handling
incoming calls
promptly and professionally
* Diarising and following up
renewals with brokers to secure and retain business
* Dealing with
internal and external enquiries
by email and phone
* Managing
diary items
and chasing responses
* Following up on
outstanding renewal information
with brokers
* Building strong working relationships with the
technical teams in Leeds
and the wider business
* Supporting the team with
ad hoc projects
* Demonstrating knowledge of
guidelines
and
authority levels
to achieve
profitability
and
underwriting objectives
* Delivering
excellent service
to brokers by prioritising
renewals
,
mid-term adjustments
and
referrals
through our
e-trading platform
or direct contact
* Underwriting renewals
within defined
authority
* Actively managing broker relationships and providing
efficient service
* Attending
underwriting meetings
to share insights, trends, and market feedback
* Managing
renewal cases
, working with brokers to secure business and
upsell/cross-sell
additional cover
Skills & experience
* Proven, relevant
insurance experience
and strong
technical skills
* Background in our
classes of business
(desirable, not essential)
* Excellent
written, verbal, and numerical skills
* Strong
attention to detail
and
accuracy
* Good
IT skills
(including
MS Office
)
* Willingness to study for
CII qualifications
(fully funded and supported)
Benefits
* Competitive
salary
,
annual bonus
, and
benefits package
* 25 days paid holiday plus
Bank Holidays
, with option to buy/sell extra leave
* Excellent
pension scheme
,
private medical and dental cover
,
life assurance
,
travel insurance
,
income protection
, and more
* Access to countless
learning and development opportunities
to support your career growth