Underwriting Assistant providing essential support to underwriters in cyber risk evaluation and management processes. Liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders for effective underwriting operations.
About the role
- Underwriting Manager managing a £120m portfolio across landlord and SME segments. Leading team projects to drive MGA growth strategy and ensuring high standards in insurance provision.
Responsibilities
- Take the lead on managing a significant portfolio of 380,000 customers with £120m GWP across our landlord and SME segments.
- Define and own the portfolio strategy, ensuring accountability for performance.
- Drive forward large projects supporting MGA growth strategy.
- Champion the small business cause and ensure honesty, inclusivity, and reliability in insurance provision.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external capacity providers.
Requirements
- Qualified as a chartered ACII (or holds an equivalent professional qualification).
- Experienced in portfolio management with a deep understanding of underwriting principles, ideally in commercial lines.
- A natural innovator who brings ideas to drive growth, improve efficiency, and launch products on new distribution channels.
- Excellent at problem-solving and analytics, comfortable making decisions with full underwriting authority.
- A strong communicator capable of delivering complex messages and cultivating strong relationships.
- Adept at staying up-to-date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and has exposure to the full insurance business.
Benefits
- We offer a great work-life balance where every team member has a manageable workload and the flexibility to work hybrid.
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and option to buy five more days of holiday.
- Flexible parental leave with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay for the secondary caregiver.
- Life event leave – an extra day’s leave every two years for significant life moments.
- Two-week paid sabbatical after five years of service and four weeks off after ten years of service.
- Competitive salary based on experience and market, with potential for an annual bonus.
- Private medical insurance through BUPA.
- Health cash plan covering everyday medical expenses.
- Access to tools supporting personal development and mental health counselling.
- Pension matching up to five percent and a tax-free life assurance policy.
- Salary sacrifice car scheme option.
- Flexible benefits scheme for critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or gym membership.
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