Senior Underwriter - Hybrid Role with Bonus & Pension

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join their Brighton office, contributing to diverse underwriting processes including charities, property owners, and businesses. The role emphasizes developing and negotiating new business while ensuring a high standard of customer service. Candidates should have a commitment to achieving professional qualifications and experience in coaching within a commercial environment. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Group Personal Pension

Generous annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual personal grant to charity

Encouraged volunteering day

Employee Assistance Programme

Full study support for qualifications

Access to virtual GP

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Qualified Dip CII or commitment to achieve within an agreed timescale.
• Market, Industry and Company knowledge.
• A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service.
• Experience of acting as a coach within a commercial environment.
• Experience of effective stakeholder management within a commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate and profitably underwrite new business within own authority and in line with Ansvar strategy.
• Provide embedded underwriting support at partner and customer sites if required.
• Plan, prioritise and manage individual work to deliver agreed objectives and meet SLA’s to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Act as referral point for the team providing coaching and training.
• Use appropriate methods of communication to support Ansvar’s right first time approach.
• Act on individual audit results and improvement plans.
• Understand and operate within regulatory framework.
• Identify and resolve complaints in line with company policy.
• Conduct audits and provide feedback, coaching, and training.
• Provide team manager support as needed.
• Manage a defined caseload.
• Expand personal technical and niche knowledge.

Job description

A leading insurance company is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join their Brighton office, contributing to diverse underwriting processes including charities, property owners, and businesses. The role emphasizes developing and negotiating new business while ensuring a high standard of customer service. Candidates should have a commitment to achieving professional qualifications and experience in coaching within a commercial environment. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, a competitive salary, and a range of employee benefits.