Property Trading Underwriter - Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Posted: 17 August 2022
Job description
We are very pleased to be working with our client who is relatively young, innovative and fast-growing Lloyd’s Underwriting Syndicate, who are seeking a Regional Property Trading Underwriter working for their new offices in Manchester city centre.
They are a very proactive insurer, and the team is relatively small at this moment in time, so it’s an ideal time to be joining the business as you will have massive scope to progress within the company as it grows.
You will be provided with a great deal of autonomy and authority to develop and retain business opportunities. They would also encourage being visible in the market where you be working closing with the Underwriting Manager.
Since the office started trading outside of London, they have achieved excellent results and hence the reason they now need to appoint an additional underwriter to further support this continued growth.
They would support some hybrid home and office working.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- New business and renewal Underwriting of risks within the team’s appetite
- Liaise and build relationships with brokers on a regional and national basis
- Support the Head of UK and European Property with portfolio KPI analysis
- Be able to clearly communicate underwriting decisions to the Head of UK & European Property and Property CUO
- Attend client meetings
They are hoping to hear from candidates with a working knowledge and experience of UK Commercial Property Insurance who are interested in joining a dynamic and growing Lloyd’s syndicate.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Ideally at least 5 years’ Property Underwriting experience (although could consider less) handling SME and Mid-Market business.
- The ability to demonstrate your technical knowledge including Identification and evaluation of risk and being able to price a risk accordingly
- Track record of developing independent retail, wholesale and National broker relationships to generate, progress and close new business.
- Completion of or progression towards professional qualification
- Ability to operate well under pressure and prioritise workload
- Strong numerical and communication skills
- Be self-motivated and driven to succeed
This is quite a unique underwriting opportunity, and you would also receive an attractive basic salary dependent on experience between £30k to £55k, and non-contributory pension 12%, Private Medical cover, Bonus, DIS, and other staff benefits.
For further information please contact Andy Baker on 07834 596414/0113 4931720 or email andy@cryerbaker.co.uk
