Average Commercial Underwriter salary in Birmingham

A market-leading Specialist Insurance Company are looking to recruit an insurance professional to support the continued growth of their Commercial Underwriting team. They seek a motivated and ambitious individual who is keen to progress their insurance career with a well-regarded Insurer. They have an established induction and training program, so you will receive support and training to develop as an Underwriter while gaining exposure to a range of Commercial risks across Liability, Property and SME. You’ll deal with broker referrals and maintain and develop broker relationships.You’ll use your excellent customer service skills to manage new business enquiries, renewals, and mid-term adjustments within the underwriting appetite of our Insurer partners. You’ll contribute to growth and retention strategy targets by negotiating terms and securing renewals, whilst working within your personal license authority. Key Skills/Experience Required: Previous commercial insurance experience, gained within either Underwriting or Broking.Knowledge of underwriting principles and practiceGood risk analysis and technical skillsA commitment to good customer care.Excellent organisation and communication skills.Strong team-working skills.Progression towards Cert CII or willingness to learn.A full driving licence would be an advantage. Salary/Benefits Information: Salary up to £36,000 depending on experience.26 days annual leave plus bank holidaysContributory pension schemeExcellent opportunities for continued professional developmentHybrid working - 2 days / week in the office. Contact:David HarriesReference: DH/86360 Candidate care:By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file for 6 months, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.

We are working with a hugely successful MGA business who have been trading in the insurance market for over 25 years and have exciting plans for growth. These plans require experienced Commercial Insurance Underwriters who are looking to work within an Independent business where you can genuinely see your efforts having a positive impact. As an Underwriter you will: Work within the New Business Team to underwrite commercial new business enquiries that are submitted from a panel of key trading partners across the UKOperate within level of empowerment based on experienceDelivering exceptional service to customers based on both email and telephone engagementOffer advice and support to customers around suitable cover and pricing optionsWork closely with Senior Underwriters in the referral process for large or complex risks As an Underwriter you will have: A minimum of 2 years Commercial Underwriting experience preferably in Property, Casualty or Professional RisksExcellent communication and organisational skills Good understanding of the insurance market in the UKExperience of underwriting new business would be preferred but is not essential As an Underwriter you will receive: Salary up to circa £35,000Bonus structureCompany PensionExtensive benefits package

Overview We are seeking a development-orientated Commercial Property Underwriter to join a long established team of Real Estate Underwriters, based in Birmingham. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate and also client management / servicing, because you will be working with some major pension providers in order to discuss proposition and service delivery, and then underwriting the business too - well at least overseeing the underwriting with the rest of the team. You must have the experience of underwriting wide portfolios of Commercial property owners / real estate, and ideally be comfortable building rapport with Clients. If you do, you would present the ideal individual. What is on offer A strong salary - up to £65,000 - dependent upon experienceAnnual Bonus based on Company and individual performanceFinancial Benefits you would expect of a longstanding, UK wide, Commercial insurance broker - including private medical, DIS, Pension.A role that will provide exceptional career prospects to grow within the businessSupport from studies, gym memberships, and hybrid working - in the office circa 3 days a week. Responsibilities Collaborate with clients to gather necessary underwriting informationUnder an extensive DUA, review and evaluate property information, such as location, construction, and occupancy, and price the cover accordinglyDevelop and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partnersWork with the more Junior Underwriters of the team to ensure clients receive excellent customer service while working to secure new business opportunitiesEnsure compliance with insurance regulations and company underwriting guidelines Qualifications 5+ years of experience in commercial property underwriting or related fieldStrong analytical skills and attention to detailExcellent communication and negotiation skillsKnowledge of Commercial Underwriting trends, and the real estate market in general hat is relevant to the role.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment Day-to-day Reviewing and analyzing commercial property insurance applicationsCommunicating with clients, agents, and industry partners to gather underwriting informationAssessing property risks and determining appropriate coverage and pricingCollaborating with internal teams to ensure effective underwriting processesCultivating and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent customer service Contact for further information.  Or call on