The role

We're currently recruiting for an Underwriter opportunity with our client in the London insurance as part of their growth to their UK Commercial and Delegated Authority portfolio.

This role will see you working closely with the UK Delegated Authority Underwriting Manager on the book of business to underwriter on new and renewals business, as well as assist in winning new profitable UK Delegated Authority business across commercial liability, combined and property.

This is an excellent position for someone looking to further their career within the London market with a business that offers excellent growth and development opportunities.

What we are looking for in you?

* Excellent knowledge of the fundamentals of Commercial Insurance with specific knowledge of the UK market

* Experience of UK Commercial Insurance and a good understanding of issues and challenges

* Open to consider candidates from SME to mid-level Commercial experience

* Experience of working closely with Claims and Actuarial desirable

What the role involves

Underwriting responsibilities

* Analyse new and renewal business in-depth to ensure it meets underwriting criteria and margin

* Can comply with all relevant underwriting guidelines and procedures at all times

* Ability to monitor KPI's and data packs provided by clients on a monthly basis and to arrange and participate in data calls to analyse these

* To manage and assist in managing the underwriting process in accordance with the appropriate checklists and guides

* Review and assess wordings and underwriting criteria with Legal & Compliance

* To set premium forecasts and business plans in agreement with Finance

Relationship Management

* Build strong and effective relationships within the business, including other underwriters, claims, actuarial and colleagues in other offices overseas.

* Represent the company externally at client meetings, insurance conferences and broker meetings

Claims

* To work closely with the Claims team to ensure early identification of issues and solutions to emerging challenges

Actuarial

* To work closely with the Actuarial team to continuously monitor accounts and to proactively identify problems including the dedicated personal lines actuary

Project Management

* Participate in DA & branch wide projects as required

What next?

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