We are seeking an experienced Financial Lines/Commercial Underwriter to join the Underwriting team at Victor. This role can be based in either Bristol, Leeds, Witham or London office. There is an expectation to be in the Bristol office once per month with the wider team however the remaining time is flexible on hybrid working.
As an experienced Underwriter, you will carry out a wide range of underwriting activities relating to authorised products. The role will be involved in executing the company strategy and materially contributing to the achievement of our financial plans.
You’ll be at the forefront of executing our company strategy, playing a pivotal role in achieving our financial goals while delivering exceptional customer service. Your expertise will shine as you manage forge strong relationships with our brokers, ensuring they receive top‑nob service and support.
We will rely on you to:
* Contribute to and implement the underwriting strategy for all products, working within our established risk appetite
* Directly contribute towards financial KPI’s, including balancing the achievement of revenue without any detriment to underwriting profitability
* Deliver Victor service levels on all authorised products
* Have significant awareness of and ensure adherence of 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 an in depth knowledge of relevant class/ product specialisms
* 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
What you need to have:
* Good understanding of the financial lines insurance market
* At least 2 years 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 successful record of delivering results
* Progress towards CII qualification desirable or equivalent experience
What makes you stand out:
* Progress towards a CII qualification or equivalent experience is a plus.
* 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.
Why join our team
* We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
* We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
* Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well‑being.
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.
Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office‑based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.
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