Development Underwriter
Location: Home Based
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000, Company Car, 6% Bonus
We are recruiting for a Commercial Underwriter to be based in the South west with the flexibility to cover other southern territories when required for a leading UK Insurance Company. We require an Underwriter who is technically strong in Property, Casualty and Motor Trade classes. You will be out on the road visiting clients; to be suitable for this role you will have excellent negotiation, relationship management skills and will enjoy a challenging, customer facing environment.
Responsibilities:
We are looking for a Development Underwriter to achieve profitable new business growth
You will be specifically responsible for a Network of brokers.
Build and maintain relationships with clients in order to maximise new business opportunities and existing business retention
Provide training and support specifically designed to meet individual client's requirements
Identify all suitable risks and provide local underwriting resource and expertise
Oversee preparation of risk presentations
Actively identify and pursue cross-selling, up-selling and similar opportunities
Monitor service delivery to designated clients
Skills:
Excellent knowledge of Property, Casualty and Motor Trade classes
Able to act upon new business and cross selling opportunities
Excellent communication skills, presentation, negotiation
Ability to liaise effectively with a variety of people from different organisational backgrounds