About the Company:
This is a leading agricultural insurance specialist with over 40 years of experience servicing the farming and wider agricultural community.
With dedicated insurer support, they have entered the MGA space with a brilliant offering to help shape agricultural underwriting for the future.
The team is spread throughout the UK, working directly with clients and from a wholesale perspective, handling all types of commercial farm business across motor, liability, and property.
Having recently hired a "who's who" within the agricultural space, they have huge momentum and energy in the business.
This would be a superb time to join if you want a great career boost in a team that is growing month on month.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Insurance Underwriter to join our dynamic team.
In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting and managing a portfolio of commercial farm risks, handling both new business and renewals.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients in the agricultural sector, from family-owned farms to large-scale commercial enterprises.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Risk Assessment and Underwriting: Evaluate and underwrite commercial farm risks in line with company guidelines and underwriting authority. Assess risks for new business and renewal submissions. Ensure appropriate pricing, terms, and conditions are applied to policies.
2. Portfolio Management: Manage a portfolio of commercial farm risks, ensuring profitability and growth. Analyse portfolio performance and adjust underwriting strategies as needed. Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs).
3. Client and Broker Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, agents, and clients. Work closely with brokers to understand client needs and provide tailored insurance solutions. Attend client and broker meetings as required.
4. Market Knowledge: Stay up-to-date on industry trends, agricultural practices, and regulatory changes that impact farm insurance. Provide insights into emerging risks and opportunities within the agricultural sector.
5. Compliance: Ensure all underwriting activities comply with internal guidelines and external regulatory requirements.
6. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with colleagues across underwriting, claims, and risk teams to deliver exceptional service. Mentor junior underwriters and share expertise.
Key Requirements:
* Experience: Proven experience in agricultural or commercial insurance underwriting, with a focus on farm risks preferred.
* Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of agricultural practices, farm operations, and associated risks.
Skills:
* Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
* Strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
* High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Qualifications:
* Relevant insurance qualifications (e.g., Dip CII, ACII) are advantageous.
Attributes:
* Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary (£40,000 to £60,000) and performance-based bonuses.
* Comprehensive benefits package, including [list benefits].
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
How to Apply:
* If you are passionate about agriculture and have a proven track record in insurance underwriting, we would love to hear from you.
* To register your interest or simply to find out more about the role and the hiring company, please contact Stuart McKenna at IDEX Consulting.
* The recruitment process involves an initial enquiry with Stuart McKenna, followed by a simple two-stage interview process with the hiring team, conducted virtually if required.
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission:
At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
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