Commercial Trading Underwriter - West Midlands

Posted: 23 November 2020

Job description

We are currently working with one of the UK’s leading MGA’s who are currently looking for a Trading Underwriter within their renewals team.

This role would be based in their prestigious office in the West Midlands which has good access routes and free parking.

ROLE & PURPOSE:

• To trade proactively as part of a team to produce Renewal quotes in line with Service Level Agreements.
• You will be responsible for achieving growth targets and supporting retention of existing business in line with technical and compliance guidelines.
• To provide an excellent customer experience and maintain broker and partner relationships.
• It is essential that the candidate also have an excellent work ethic as well as strong communication and Customer Service Skills.

TYPICAL DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Examining insurance proposals
• Collecting background information and assessments of risk
• Optimising chances of increasing Income by chasing Pipelines
• Analysing statistical data using specialist computer programmes
• Writing quotes and negotiating the terms with brokers and clients
• Determining premiums
• Deciding the wording of policies
• Preparing insurance policy terms and conditions
• Liaising with insurance brokers
• Building and maintaining excellent working relationships and delivering excellent customer service.
• Organising own work loads and diary management to a high level.
• Point of call for underwriting queries from Insurance agents
• Inviting and following up renewals
• New Business quotation, as well as NTU and MTA administration, in line with your licence level
• Good technical understanding of construction and tradesman liability, SME/package experience would be an advantage.

There is great opportunity to progress your career within the business where support would be given to achieve this, including financial help to complete industry exams if desired.

Attractive basic salary of up to £32k, plus pension, 26 days holiday plus Bank holidays, Health benefits, Death in service

For further information please contact Andy Baker on 07834 596414 or email andy@cryerbaker.co.uk