We are currently partnering with a leading Global Insurer who are looking to add an Underwriter to join their London based International Professional Indemnity team.
Responsibilities include:
* Focus on renewal retention and new business production in a growing profitable PI portfolio.
* Has the ability to follow and question the unit’s strategy in terms of broker, profession, and territory.
* Provide input and feedback at the weekly underwriting meetings.
* Develop a broker plan for each assigned producer/territory; and manage the relationship in terms of analysis, catch up meetings and entertainment.
* Attend face to face client presentations/meetings.
* Creates and utilizes marketing materials and other product collateral to support marketing and production initiatives.
* Provide technical input in product development.
* Fully underwrites all accounts in accordance with underwriting guidelines and individual authority granted by management.
* Monitors all industry and specific account trends. Implements a field service reputation that is recognized as superior in the industry.
1. Desired Skills & Experience:
* Candidates will need a minimum of 2-5 years PI underwriting experience at either assistant underwriter or underwriter level.
* Power BI/PPL experience beneficial but not essential.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Economics background preferred but not essential.
* Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
* Ability to work effectively in an at times a pressured environment.
* Appetite and hunger to learn and grow and ‘go the extra mile’.
* Eye for detail.
* Ability to organize efficiently.
* Competent in all Microsoft packages.