Overview
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Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Duration: Permanent. Location: Gloucester. Job ref: 204177.
About the Role
Ecclesiastical Insurance, part of Benefact Group, is looking for a Technical Commercial Underwriter to join the Church and Direct Commercial Team in the Gloucester office. As a Technical Underwriter you will act as the technical specialist for the team, responsible for the technical competence of a team of underwriters. You will mentor and coach, provide training, procedures, practice and technical updates, and conduct audits. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and act as a referral point in the team, contributing to a dynamic and high-performing underwriting team. You will also handle your own case work, including some of our most complex, prestigious and valued risks and customers to ensure seamless servicing.
Why join us
Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked among the UK\'s top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group—where profits go to charity and good causes.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Developing, negotiating and profitably underwriting new and existing business within your authority and in line with the team, delivering underwriting excellence through specialist knowledge and support
* Responsible for the technical competence of underwriters across the area. Act as a technical referral point for the team, provide coaching, training and support for colleagues including less experienced members, and identify training needs
* Leading the team self-audit process including completing audits, analysing results, identifying trends and implementing solutions to improve future results
* Representing Ecclesiastical at customer, partner and industry events where required
* Actively expanding personal technical and niche knowledge through networking, training and development
What You’ll Need to Have
* A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service as an individual and as part of a team
* In-depth insurance technical knowledge and experience of coaching, empowering others within a commercial environment including taking referrals
* Experience of effective stakeholder management within a commercial environment
* Appropriate IT skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent experience
What Makes You Stand Out
* Dip CII / ACII qualified or commitment to achieve within an agreed timescale
* Experience of conducting training to individuals and groups
* Experience of completing audits and providing feedback to improve underwriting performance
* Candidates with qualifications beyond GCSE level, such as A-Levels, a diploma or relevant higher education certifications
What We Offer
* A competitive salary
* Hybrid working
* Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
* Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24%
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with holiday buy and sell scheme
* Health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
* £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
* Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Full study support to gain professional qualifications
* Access to virtual GP
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Hear from the Hiring Manager
"The Church and Direct Team deal with a wide-ranging scope of risks and products. We insure some of the most iconic risks within the Company. From churches and cathedrals to large commercial properties, from vicarages and manses to retreat centres and even an Oxford college! Our product range goes from Cathedrals, to Property Owners, to Education and Charity."
About Us
Ecclesiastical Insurance offers insurance with award-winning service across faith, charity, heritage, education, art and private client, real estate and schemes, across Ireland, Canada and the UK. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services group owned by a charity and has a history of giving back. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from everyone.
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