Commercial Underwriter - to £40,000 - Newcastle

The Role / Duties

Our client a large Insurance company is seeking an experienced Commercial Underwriter to join their team.

Your role will include:

Underwriting new commercial and package risks in accordance with the various delegated authorities.

Dealing with renewals and mid term adjustments

Ensure binding authorities are not exceeded and are properly used.

Provide technical support to the Group's various Divisions in respect of underwriting matters.

Ensure documentation is issued accurately, in accordance with any service levels and meets contract certain rules/timescales

Provide training to front line sales staff and delegate a limited amount of authority to them.

Establish a system to monitor and control their use of this authority and report any breaches

Help identify new scheme possibilities, aiding with product development, covers and wordings as necessary.

Help ensure all schemes are launched speedily and efficiently, liaising with insurers and internal managers, staff and other stakeholders as necessary.

Salary / Benefits

£30.000 - £40.000 dependent on experience

The Company

Our client is a leading Insurance company with a number of offices across the UK offering a number of insurance products including both commercial and personal insurance. Our client is a leading player within the insurance market and they are experiencing a period of growth and development. This is an excellent time to join this company and be part of a successful, forward thinking organisation.

The Person

The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years commercial underwriting experience and have previous exposure to working in a broking culture. You must have a positive and flexible attitude, excellent communication and negotiating skills and be able to work on your own and as part of a team.

Qualifications

ACII is preferred, however this is not essential