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Senior Commercial Underwriter

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  • Colchester
  • Posted 1st Dec 2009
  • Posted by: EMPLOYMENT SPECIALISTS LTD
  • Salary: £32,000 - £37,000
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Address: 3A PRINCES STREET
    Ipswich
    IP1 1PN
  • Contact: 01473 344950 or 01603 513090
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  • This job has been viewed 363 times since it was posted.

Job Description

A leading Insurer covering a diverse portfolio of personal and commercial risks and a market leader in their chosen areas of business, is continuing it's planned growth and looking to employ the best people to produce the best insurance solutions and deliver the best service possible.

As a senior Underwriter this role will act as a referral point to trainee underwriters and also deal with specialist cases on an individual basis. Key deliverables will include hitting retention targets, quoting and converting new business enquiries, whilst maintaining the teams' high level of customer service and technical expertise. Key responsibilities

  • €¢ Develop and maintain strong working relationships with a panel of brokers

  • €¢ Write New Business & Renewals to targets across all lines of Commercial business

  • €¢ Maximise the conversion of new business quotes & retention of renewals

  • €¢ Maintain profitability of the account by making sound individual underwriting decisions

  • €¢ Act as mentor and point of referral for Trainee Underwriters

  • €¢ Negotiate with brokers to maximise business profitability

Key requirements

  • €¢ A proven track record within Underwriting

  • €¢ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

  • €¢ Willing to study/progression towards ACII

  • €¢ Strong organisational skills

  • €¢ Ability to develop technical competency

This is a fantastic opportunity to join during a time of focused growth where you will have the remit to make a real difference. It is an environment where you are encouraged to grow with the team and there will be plenty of opportunity for on the job career development within a supportive environment.

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