Commercial Underwriter - New Business

Excellent opportunity to join this thriving and expanding business as a Commercial Underwriter. This award winning dynamic business is well established in the market and have carved a strong reputation for providing specialist, niche and innovate Insurance products for a range of clients.

This role is on their newly formed Trading Team, where they have listened to feedback and set up a team to provide underwriting solutions to their partners. It will be concentrating on new business growth, embracing the vision and focus of the team.

The Role:

• New Business Underwriter responsible for reviewing Broker presentations and underwriting risks in line with authority levels
• Underwriting profitable business and contributing towards the maintenance of acceptable Loss ratios
• Implementing KPI’s for new business growth
• Collaborating with colleagues and Key Account Managers to secure business
• Learn & adopt systems, product lines and internal procedures
• Provide technical expertise for scheme business to Brokers and Internal Stakeholders
• Prospecting and networking with designated Broker partners
• Assisting with scheme testing, identifying product enhancements and rating initiatives

Requirements:

• Experience in Commercial Insurance, ideally property and/or liability and/or package
• Cert CII or progressing towards

Skills/Traits we are looking for in candidates who are or possess:

• Innovative, enthusiastic and driven
• Excellent verbal communication skills and enjoy relationship-building
• Confident and can make decisions
• Proactive, passionate and professional
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Are flexible and willing to embrace new initiatives

Training will be provided on company products and systems. If you have a Commercial Insurance background and don't have the required technical knowledge, but do possess a number of the relevant skills/traits, we would be keen to talk with you.

The company have worked tirelessly over the years in making it a great place to work. In addition to a generous salary, they offer the following benefits

• Hybrid Working (2 days in the office)
• 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Workplace Pension Scheme offering you flexibility of up to 16%
• 1 Paid Volunteer Day per year
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to our award-winning e-learning platform
• Health cash plan
• Company away and get together days and more

If you would be interested in this vacancy, please apply today or contact Adrian Richards at Aston Peters for further information.