Commercial Underwriter – Renewals

Job Title – Commercial Underwriter – Renewals  

Contract – Permanent

Salary – Circa £40,000 + Benefits

Location -Essex Region

This particular role is within the Commercial division which comprises Commercial Combined, Property Owners General Liability (non-contracting) and Leisure risks.

Purpose of the Role:

• The role will be to underwrite a renewal risks profitably, accurately, consistently and in line with established underwriting practices and company risk appetite.
• Developing credibility with brokers and insurer partners to help win and retain business.
• Demonstrating contribution to loss ratio control by effectively implementing branch underwriting controls.
• Contribute to the development of underwriting support staff by coaching and acting as a point of referral to assist in decision making.

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Work within personal authority limits
• Work within parameters of delegated authorities
• Meet agreed company service levels and standards
• Work within all legal/regulatory requirement
• Meet individual target and contribute towards team targets

Qualifications & Experience:

• Ideally CII qualified or working towards
• Minimum 3-5 years’ proven underwriting experience including Commercial Combined, Property Owners, and general liability (non-contracting)
• Experience in non-standard or complex commercial risks advantageous
• Proficient with Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel and Word)

Person Specification:

• Proficient knowledge of underwriting principles and practice.
• Good risk analysis and technical skills.
• Ability to develop and build relationships.
• Works well under pressure
• Ability to work within a team framework.
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• Use initiative to make decisions
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail
• Energetic
• Good team ethic
• Client service centric
• Proactive approach to securing business
• Willingness to increase technical knowledge

For a full brief please contact one of our specialist consultants:-

Tel: 0203 411 8430

Email: admin@lawesgroup.co.uk