Field based Commercial Underwriter
Join a thriving team providing dedicated Underwriting support to NFU Mutual's Agency network
Focus on our principal accounts and contribute to our planned commercial growth
Homebased position with regular travel to Agency sites - company car provided or car allowance scheme available.
_This is a home-based role with regular travel across Kent and Surrey. We've listed this role in Woking due to its proximity to key transport links and the wider commuter belt, but we welcome applications from candidates based anywhere within reasonable reach of the region. Company car provided or car allowance scheme available._
About the role
In this role, you'll provide dedicated support to a panel of NFU Mutual Agents across the South East Region (covering Kent and Surrey). You'll be responsible for underwriting a portfolio of commercial combined risks, leveraging your technical expertise to negotiate large commercial account reviews and connected portfolios. By collaborating with Subject Matter Experts as needed, you'll deliver compelling, market-leading propositions to our customers.
Working closely with Agents, you'll aim to maximise profitable growth opportunities, influence performance, and support them in achieving excellent underwriting results.
Your first six months will focus on learning, supported by our career development framework, with training provided in agricultural knowledge and other areas as required. Following this, you'll progress to agency visits, build your portfolio, and manage increasingly complex cases.
This is a home-based role with regular travel to Agents. The frequency of visits will vary based on monthly needs, allowing you to plan in advance and maintain control over your schedule for a positive work-life balance.
About you
We are seeking a dynamic insurance professional with extensive commercial underwriting experience. You'll have a successful track record of managing more complex and technical cases across a range of commercial insurance products and will be able to demonstrate your ability to effectively coach and guide others.
It's important that you possess exceptional communication skills with proven experience of building effective and lasting working relationships, with the confidence to challenge decisions and influence.
You'll also be able to demonstrate the following:
Effective negotiation skills to engage with stakeholders, facilitate successful outcomes, and confidently manage discussions on complex accounts
Hold a UK driving licence and be comfortable travelling to agency sites when required
Have completed or be working towards level 3 ACII (desirable).
Rewards and Benefits
When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
Salary - up to £55,000 per annum depending on skill set and experience
Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)
Company car
Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
£20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs
Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £55,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Yearly bonus
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: CSDI04083