Trading Underwriter - Commercial

Job Title - Trading Underwriter - Commercial
Contract - Permanent
Salary - £50,000 - £55,000
Location - Birmingham

The Role:

• Our client a Commercial MGA are currently recruiting for a 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 KPIs 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.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal communication skills and enjoy relationship-building.
• Are confident and can make decisions.
• Are proactive, passionate and professional.
• Have good attention to detail.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment.
• Are flexible and willing to embrace new initiatives.

Requirements:

• Cert CII or working towards.
• Experience in Commercial Insurance - Property, Liability, Package Insurance.

Benefits:

• Minimum of 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• 1 paid volunteer day per year.
• Hybrid working - flexibility to work from home
• Health cash plan and virtual GP services.
• Professional memberships funding options - as part of holding CII Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent Status we offer a variety of funding options to support our people in achieving industry-standard qualifications.
• Workplace pension scheme offering you flexibility of up to 16%.
• Employee recognition awards and annual employee awards.
• Staff social events throughout the year, including summer and Christmas parties.
• Long service awards.
• Free onsite parking.
• Matched funding for charities.
• Death in service benefit.

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