Development Underwriter (home based)

Job Title –Development Underwriter (Commercial Insurance)

Contract – Permanent

Salary –to £55,000

Location – Belfast Area (home based)

Purpose of the Role:

Offering an efficient and professional underwriting service to local brokers, building brand awareness and competitive prices. Handling SME/Mid-size commercial insurance risks.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop strong local broker relationships.
• Underwrite new and existing business commercial insurance risks – commercial property, motor, EL, PL, commercial combined, business interruption, etc.
• Work as part of a team to build brand.
• Ensure service level agreements are achieved.
• Broker visits where requested.
• Attend networking events.
• Develop trading methods to secure high conversion through successful lead to quote rates.
• Achieve personal and business objectives.
• Ensure service standards are achieved.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience gained within commercial insurance underwriting products – property, motor, EL, PL, commercial combined, property owners, etc.
• Understanding of the local broking marketplace with relationships in place.
• A good understanding of insurance principles.
• Excellent customer service.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Progression towards CII qualifications would be beneficial.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Life Insurance.
• Income Protection.
• Pension.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Realistic career development opportunities.
• Support towards gaining your CII and ACII qualifications.

For more information on this role, please contact elaine.mccrink@lawesgroup.co.uk