Senior Motor Trade Underwriter

Senior Motor Trade Underwriter

Due to expansion our client is looking for a Senior Motor Trade Underwriter to join the Commercial Team.  The role will contribute to the profitable development of the Midlands, North and Scotland, North and Scotland Region and wider Mid Market Business, by case underwriting new business risks and actively managing existing business portfolios. They are looking for someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience in underwriting, with a proven ability to build and develop relationships with brokers.

Your role:

• Profitably develop and underwrite bespoke commercial lines motor trade risks within underwriting criteria, regularly underwriting on site in broker offices.
• Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with a panel of Mid-Market brokers as their nominated development relationship underwriter for motor trade products
• Supporting the commercial account by engaging and encouraging new and existing relationships with regional brokers.
• To prospect and actively contribute to the growth targets of the team optimising sales and retention.
• Provide excellent service levels to both internal and external customers.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge the commercial insurance and broking market.
• Provide technical assistance, take referrals and provide guidance to colleagues.
• Participate in, and undertake any ad-hoc tasks, that may be requested to ensure the smooth running of the Midlands, North and Scotland region or wider commercial motor Trade business.

Your experience and skills:

• Experience in underwriting and trading commercial motor products.
• A detailed knowledge of the broker market.
• Proven relationship management skills.
• The ability to demonstrate meeting & exceeding personal and team objectives.
• An awareness of market and legal/industry developments.
• Minimum Cert CII. Dip CII, or progress towards, is preferred.
• Proven effective and strong trading skills including prospecting and optimising new business and retention.
• A strong and decisive approach to underwriting.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to sell the benefits of the companies Insurance products and influence results.
• Good problem solving skills.
• The ability to work independently but also as part of a team to deliver common goals.

What's in it for you?

• 36.25 working hours per week with flexitime, along with a range of flexible working options.
• Annual pay review and performance related bonus.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holidays.
• Continued professional development through internal training programmes, professional qualifications and apprenticeships.
• A wealth  of support for your mental, financial & physical  wellbeing through a Wellbeing group.
• A range of health benefits such as access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, free eye tests, flu jabs and the option to opt into private medical insurance.
• Car Scheme - salary sacrifice scheme which lets you drive away a brand new, fully maintained and insured car for up to four years.
• Peace of mind, with our life assurance plan with flexible options to increase or decrease the standard cover along with   the option to opt in to our critical illness cover.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A volunteering day a year to support a charity close to your heart- A big thank you for sticking around, with our Loyalty Bonus - once you reach 5 years service and beyond.
• Additional benefits such as discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes and discounts at lots of retailers.

Salary: DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE