Job Description
My client is looking for a Commercial Underwriter to join their team.
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent.
Salary: £34,000.00 pa
Work Environment: Hybrid working options are available (3 from home, 2 in the office following completion of your training period).
If successful, you will join a team of 5 Underwriters, sitting amongst a friendly office of 35 colleagues. You will be underwriting commercial insurance risks, negotiating rates, terms and conditions for new and existing business.
Key responsibilities:
* Deliver a compliant and excellent service to all Partner Brokers and where required clients, through all stages of their relationship with my client.
* Seeking opportunities to expand existing business or develop new business opportunities in support of business plans and its aim to be the complete broker
* Work effectively as a member of your team to deliver against personal or team targets for volume, income or quality measurements
* To ensure compliance with local procedures, customer service standards and external compliance regulations, e.g. FCA
You will also be or have:
* Commercial Insurance industry background - ideally including classes such as Employers Liability, Public Liability and Contractors Liability
* Experience in Delegated Authority or Schemes (preferable)
* Relevant qualifications (e.g Cert CII) or working towards (or the desire to)
* Be able to apply own judgement and experience when making decisions or giving advice to clients, including when to refer to an alternative appropriate expert
* Great customer service and communication skills with an excellent telephone manner, being able to build working relationships easily
* Attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task, updating relevant systems where necessary
* A good knowledge of Microsoft office and ideally experience of Acturis
Rewards & Benefits
* Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme
* Hybrid working with 2 day based from the office
* 27 days annual leave
* Pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution)
* 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid
* Professional qualification study support relevant to your role and career
* Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you
* Group Life Assurance cover
* Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc.
* Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually
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