Senior Property Underwriter

Job Title – Senior Property Underwriter
Contract – Permanent
Salary – GBP55,000
Location – Manchester

Our client is currently looking for a Senior Property Underwriter in their Manchester office.
Comply with the requirements of the companys policies and procedures. Carrying out any duties assigned in a responsible, positive and helpful manner, thereby demonstrating a courteous attitude to all work colleagues and customers. Carry out any other reasonable duties as and when requested by senior management.
Responsibilities:
– Help deliver regional business plan for Property/Package
– Professional Underwriting, Administration and servicing for allocated business including new business enquiries, renewals and mid-term adjustments to achieve individual agreed targets
– Working with the business development team to ensure effective execution of the distribution strategy for Property/Package for the region
– Help manage the relationship between Property Package and its producing brokers in the region
– Providing technical advice on all Property/Package underwriting matters and act as an underwriting referral point where required
– Collaborate and communicate effectively Head of Operations and Underwriting Operations Manager to enhance the operational process, procedures, systems and principles to deliver and implement underwriting efficiencies for the business
– Auditing of work, including verification of compliance with appropriate company procedures including team and departmental peer reviews
Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications:
– Degree or ACII qualified
– 7 years plus underwriting experience in Property/Package business
– Relevant level of technical knowledge and understanding appropriate to seniority of position namely:
– Key insurance products including current market conditions; FCA rules relating to commercial customers;
– General Insurance and underlying legal principles;
– Company specific procedures applicable to class(es) of insurance heading above.
– Willingness to continue to develop knowledge of Underwriting practices through formal and informal learning, both internally and externally.
– Ability to prioritise own, and other workloads to ensure that personal and corporate deadlines are achieved.
– Ability to create, apply or improve business working practices for divisional staff members as and when required
– Ability and willingness to develop and sustain relationships both internally and with external clients
– Highly developed communication skills, both verbal and written, that meet identified business needs.
– Knowledge of all MS Windows applications.

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact us now on 01992 445 710 or email us at admin@lawesgroup.co.uk

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