We are seeking an experienced Professional Indemnity Underwriter to join the Underwriting team at Victor. This role can be based in Bristol, Leeds, Witham or London. You will be expected to work in the Bristol office at least once per month while the rest of the time is flexible for hybrid working.
As an experienced Underwriter, you will carry out a wide range of underwriting activities relating to authorised products and be involved in executing the company strategy and materially contributing to the achievement of our financial plans.
Responsibilities
* Contribute to and implement the underwriting strategy for all products, working within our established risk appetite
* Directly contribute towards financial KPIs, balancing the achievement of revenue without any detriment to underwriting profitability
* Deliver Victor service levels on all authorised products
* Maintain awareness of and ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements, guidelines and working practices – both internally and externally
* Spot distribution trends and report back on broker behaviours
* Manage quality first and underwriting peer review requirements to identify areas for underwriting and product improvement
* Act within underwriting authority
* Have in depth knowledge of relevant class/product specialisations
* Keep pace with market trends and developments for authorised industry segments
* Build strong relationships with broking and capacity partners
* Build strong relationship with internal stakeholders
Qualifications
* Good understanding of the Professional Indemnity insurance market
* At least 2 years of financial lines underwriting experience
* Have held underwriting authority for chosen class of business previously
* Knowledge of the in-scope product and trade range
* Experience of working in teams and a successful record of delivering results
* Progress towards a CII qualification desirable or equivalent experience
Desired Qualities
* Financial Lines Underwriting Experience
* Progress towards a CII qualification or equivalent experience
* The ability to handle a diverse workload with accuracy and efficiency
* Resilience and enthusiasm to thrive in a fast-paced environment while eager to learn
Benefits
* Professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
* A vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact for colleagues, clients and communities
* Career opportunities and benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@mmc.com.
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