HM1450 - Commercial Underwriters
Immediate Start!
Hybrid working: 2 days their Brierley Hill/Dudley offices and 3 days from home. During training, candidates must be in the office daily. Candidates be a driver with own car
Extensive Benefits Package
* Basic salary £30,000 up to £40,000 depending on experience
* Workplace pension scheme offering flexibility of up to 16%.
* 35 days holidays, plus 1 Paid Volunteer Day per year
* Health cash plan with a virtual GP Service
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders and access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering a range of health and wellbeing, financial and counselling services.
* Professional Membership Status – as part of holding CII Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent Status, a variety of funding options to support our people in achieving industry-standard qualifications.
* Employee recognition awards and annual employee awards.
* Staff social events throughout the year, including Summer and Christmas parties.
* Long service awards, Free onsite parking, Matched funding for charities
* Death in Service benefit
As part of ongoing growth, my client is expanding the eTrade Underwriting team. This presents an excellent opportunity for experienced Commercial Underwriters as well as professionals seeking to transition into Underwriting from Insurance or Broking backgrounds. The position offers clear prospects for career advancement, comprehensive training, and meaningful personal development.
As a Commercial Underwriter you will have an excellent working knowledge and understanding of Property Owners/SME and/or Liability insurance. Any “hands on” underwriting exposure and small premium online traded products would be advantageous.
As a Commercial Underwriter, you will help grow new business and meet profitability targets by negotiating terms, securing renewals, managing policy changes, and delivering excellent service to brokers. Strong risk assessment, data analysis, and decision-making skills are essential.
Candidate Skills
* Cert CII qualified or working towards would be advantageous, but not essential.
* Passionate team player with a positive attitude.
* Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
* Excellent attention to detail; well-organised with strong verbal and written abilities.
* Understanding of underwriting principles and practices.
* Commercial awareness and trading mindset.
* Proactive with effective prioritisation.
* Solid risk analysis and technical skills.
* Committed to continuous improvement.
* Skilled in negotiation and customer service.
* Supportive and collaborative.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Duties
* Trade efficiently to win new business, secure renewals, and handle mid-term changes for profit.
* Build strong relationships with brokers, partners, and stakeholders to deliver excellent service and customer experience.
* Review data to make smart risk management decisions.
* Follow underwriting and governance standards, maintaining accurate records.
* Organise and manage workload to meet customer needs.
* Work with sales, other business lines, partners, operations, and management to deliver our offering