Senior Technical Underwriter

A market-leading Specialist Insurance Company is looking to appoint a Senior Technical Underwriter to support the continued growth and development of their Commercial Underwriting team.

Reporting to the Head of Underwriting, the Senior Technical Underwriter will play a key in underwriting larger and more complex property and liability risks.

Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering both new business and renewalgrowth plans by focusing on larger and more complex Property and Liability risks that fall outside the existing Underwriting model.
• Working closely with Key Account Managers and the Underwriting team to grow and manage broker relations.
• Act as a technical referral point for less experienced colleagues and cascade technical expertise to other parts of the business.
• Proactively identify areas of opportunity for product development, making recommendations to the Head of Underwriting, and contributing to improvement of existing schemes.
• Support the Head of Underwriting with governance, insurer relations, training, and other ad hoc tasks.

Key skills/experience required:

• Extensive Commercial Property or Liability underwriting experience.
• Previous experience working for or with MGAs would be beneficial.
• Experience of Delegated Authority and/or Treaty binders.
• In-depth knowledge of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a concise way.

Salary/Benefits Information:

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
• Hybrid working – 2 days / week in the office.

Contact: David Harries

Reference: DH/86981

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