Property & Casualty Underwriter

PROPERTY & CASUALTY UNDERWRITER

Salary - Dependent on Experience

What Is the Opportunity?

To join a major international insurer as a Property & Casualty Underwriter, where you will be an integral part of the Existing Business Team. Responsible for managing an established portfolio of mid-market and corporate renewalsfor an agreedbroker paneland supporting the Development Underwriterin writing new business.

What Will You Do?

• Underwrite and assess risk to maximise business growth and profitability for allocated broker panel. Make appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority in addition to considered, intelligent and complete recommendations to technical underwriting/business leadership.
• Make prompt, sound decisions within underwriting authority and based on appropriate underwriting information.
• Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with underwriting requirements and service.
• Understand underwriting strategies and principles to produce budgeted results
• Working with Underwriter on same broker panel, continuously manage book of business, maintaining quality of business, growthand profit.
• Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation and information in account management systems.
• Actively engage and seek out training opportunities to further develop underwriting expertise.
• Develop and leverage broker/client relationships through a high level of visibility and using a disciplined sales management approach.
• Seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other business units and regions to foster business development across Travelers.
• Actively participate in regularly scheduled regional and product underwriting and/or sales meetings.
• Demonstrate superior customer service standards.
• You will ensure you understand all compliance and regulatory requirements for your role by completing all necessary training and certifications.

Your Experience & Knowledge?

• Previous experience of underwriting in Property and Casualty classes of business, includingidentifying and developing new business opportunities.
• General knowledge of
  • the local insurance marketplace.
  • Organisational and regulatory rules, policies, procedures and effectively employs that knowledge in day to daywork activities.
  • technical underwriting.
• Intermediate knowledge and ability required in respect of analytical thinking, judgment, decision making, communication and strong team work.
• Demonstrates intermediate:
  • ability in the areas of customer focus and positive broker interaction.
  • knowledge and ability in respect of Microsoft Office systems including Excel and Powerpoint.
• Typically demonstrates advanced relationship management skills.

What Is in It for You?

• Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction.
• Company contribution of 9% of pensionable salary to your Company Personal Pension Plan. If you decide to contribute an additional amount from your salary, you will receive an increased company contribution up to a maximum of 3%. This would bring the total company contribution to 12%.
• Minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year.
• Wellness Programmeis comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, the Employee Assistance programme provides access to professional counseling services and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through the EAP, you're eligible for five free counselingsessions with a licensed therapist.

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