About us
Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer who are looking to recruit a New Business Underwriter. They are open to location, as the team is mostly remote with occasional office visits required.
The role is based within their Care Sales team, focusing on a broad spectrum of Care and Social Welfare policies. It's an excellent opportunity to join a successful national team.
Responsibilities
Apply and promote knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels to meet business targets.
Deliver excellent service to brokers, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
Underwrite varied risks within set authority.
Contribute to underwriting meetings with insights on developments, trends and market conditions.
Build and maintain strong relationships across the wider business.Skills & experience
Proven underwriting experience (ideally social welfare/care risks; commercial insurance considered).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High accuracy and attention to detail.
Successful track record of developing broker relationships.
Proficient in IT, including MS Office and broker e-trading platforms.
Ability to win business while upholding underwriting discipline.Benefits
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell extra leave.
Excellent benefits including pension, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance, income protection, and season ticket loan.
Ongoing opportunities for learning, career development, and full support to help you grow