Commercial Underwriter (Home Based)

We are delighted to be assisting an established MGA as they look to grow their team with the addition of an experienced Commercial Underwriter to deal with renewals on behalf of a large panel of brokers across the UK.

As a forward thinking business, they are happy to consider people across the UK who are looking to work from home, and able to report into a Leeds based office once a month for a team meeting. Following an exciting change in the business, there will be scope to progress into BDM, Regional Underwriter or leadership roles in the future.

Key Duties:

• Underwriting and placement of Property, Casualty & Combined risks in line with a selection of schemes and binders
• Supporting a network of 375 brokers, which is continually growing
• Managing own renewal list and ensuring a high level of service is provided
• Working with premiums anywhere from £500 to £50,000, averaging around £5,000
• Adhering to Underwriting authorities and taking relevant insurer facilitated training to increase this
• Being proactive, and ensuring a quality service is provided to brokers
• Using and coaching brokers on a bespoke processing system

Key Skills:

• At least 2 years Commercial Underwriting experience is required for this role
• Commercial Underwriting experience is essential, preferably within an MGA, Insurer or Wholesale Broker
• An understanding of Binders and Schemes is desirable
• Ability to get on with brokers and lean on past relationships will be advantageous
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage the expectations of brokers along the way
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to professionally challenge decisions
• Experience with Property, Liability & Combined risks is essential
• A desire to progress and develop would be welcomed as there is scope for senior and leadership roles as the business grows

On offer is a basic salary up to £42k (negotiable), along with 25 days holiday, bonus, pension, private medical, support for professional qualifications, genuine career progression, free on-site parking, and the option to work from home on a full time basis. YOU MUST BE BASED AROUND YORKSHIRE TO BE CONSIDERED.

Please do get in touch with Daniel at Bell & Co Recruitment to discuss this opportunity further.