Ob Description Summary Our successful Bond and Specialty Insurance (BSI) team helps a range of professional services firms manage their risk by providing financial or "specialty" lines insurance coverage.Our Management Liability team is looking for an Associate Underwriter to join them in Redhill or London. You will have previous underwriting experience in Management Liability or other lines of business and will use this expertise to produce and underwrite new and renewal business within your authority as well as assisting the wider underwriting team. You will work with a panel of global broker partners, offering a superior, responsive customer service and making sound underwriting decisions through the life cycle of the policy. We aim to offer an inclusive and flexible approach to how and when you work, as well as good work-life benefits. We are happy to discuss all types of flexible working with you, when you join us for your interview. While we may not be able to accommodate exactly what you want, we are always open to having the conversation. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Underwrite and assess risk to maximise business growth and profitability for allocated book of business. Make appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority in addition to considered, intelligent and complete recommendations to technical underwriting/business leadership. On pre-agreed accounts, actively participates and supports Underwriters in new business, renewal and mid-term alteration underwriting activities that support underwriting decisions, consistent with business growth and profit. Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation/ information in account management systems and adherence to documentation standards. Understand, embrace, and execute Travelers' underwriting strategies and principles to produce budgeted results. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other parts of the organisation, including Head Office, Risk Control, Distribution, Claims, Actuarial, etc. as needed. Actively engage and seek out training opportunities to further develop underwriting and sales expertise. Working with the Underwriters, develop and leverage productive relationships through broker visibility and a disciplined sales management approach (e.g. planning and follow-up for broker and end customer interaction, visits and meetings) all in support of business objectives. Working with Distribution, effectively assist in the development, documentation and execution of sales plans with emphasis on increasing marketing and sales activities outside the office. Work tactically with brokers to ensure they have an appropriate level of understanding of Travelers' goals and objectives. Actively participate in regularly scheduled sales and underwriting meetings. Work effectively as a productive and supportive team member in conjunction with more senior team members, supporting business unit and company objectives. Demonstrate superior customer service standards (consistency, quick response, knowledge of products) to meet Travelers' service standards