Motor Trade Underwriter - UK Wide (Hybrid Working)
Posted: 12 July 2022
Job description
A new opportunity has arisen working for a reputable global insurance company where you could be based anywhere within the UK provided you can plug in to a regional office 2 to 3 days a week, and the rest of time home working if desired.
This particular role is working within their Motor Trade division where you will be required to maintain and maximise intermediary relationships within the underwriting team, working on new business. Basically, you will be responsible for - Acquisition of New Business; achieving Budget targets & ULR Ratio Targets, Customer Service and Underwriting standards.
You will need to have previously worked in a commercial insurance underwriting environment and have good product knowledge on Motor Trade risks.
What you'll be doing:
- You will win and retain profitable business from brokers in your assigned region. To improve your underwriting and trading skills and those of other Underwriters within the Underwriting Centre. To develop helpful relationships with key brokers. This will include:
- Support in the delivery of New Business financial plan – including delivery of your personal New Business GWP Target
- Support in the delivery of Existing Business financial plan (including rate carry and retention)
- Deliver quality broker service in line with Broker Segmentation service levels
- Act as a referral point for lower level PUAs and support in improving Underwriting capability
- Contribute to wider business activities – including support to Regional Underwriters
- Improve own contribution through active self-development
- Develop effective working relationships with Trading Regions and Underwriting Centre to support in delivery of objectives
Who you'll be working with:
They have Trading Regions handling New and Existing Business, this role is primarily handling New Business with the opportunity to deal with Existing Business if needed. They have a team highly skilled professionals who aim to deliver top class service to our Regional Brokers. They pride themselves in being a High Performing team who work extremely well together to achieve our overall Regional goals.
What they are looking for:
- Previous Underwriting experience
- Experience within Motor Trade
- Trading skills
- Develop broker panel and internal relationships
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Local market awareness
- Progressing towards ACII advantageous
This company are going through a growth faze and are now in a strong position to take the business forward where employees will be encouraged and rewarded accordingly. Attractive remuneration/package provided, including additional support with industry exams.
Dependent on experience, salary ranges up to £37K, plus bonus, attractive pension and other staff benefits.
For further information please contact Andy Baker on 07834 596414/0113 4931720 or email andy@cryerbaker.co.uk
