Forge your Commercial Underwriting career within an exceptional business, that is going from strength to strength in the UK. The business is big on developing talent, and this role has been created with that in mind. It is ideal for a Commercial underwriter with a MINIMUM of 2 years underwriting experience in SME Commercial lines. Your career development is a certainty if you possess and mutual desire to progress. You will be underwriting general commercial business - mainly renewals, but offering your support on new business quotations as your role develops - working with a unique and close panel of supporting broker offices across the UK. Premiums ranging from SME through to circa £40k. Key Benefits : a competitive salary of upto or circa £40k (Depending on experience), complemented by various financial benefits - Private Health insurance Death in Service Benefit Pension Contribution Paid CII Subscriptions and Exam studies - with Study leave Hybrid working - 3 days in the Chester office, 2 days WFH Firm holiday allocation Health and Wellbeing initiatives Your responsibilities : Renewal underwriting for an allocation of accounts Support the new business process, and as you gain more experience, potential to become a focal point Manage day to day underwriting queries, ensuring a high quality service to the supporting broker offices Engage with risk management initiatives where appropriate. Essential Skills : A minimum of 2 years Commercial underwriting experience - whether with an insurer, and MGA, or under a Delegated Authority Cert CII is hugely desirable Strong communication skills, as much of this is about positive attitude and endeavour Strong attention to detail, to ensure high standards of underwriting are maintained