Insurance Broker / Underwriter
Job Market – Insurance Broking / Underwriting
Insurance Broker / Underwriter – About the role
The role is within the Underwriting Department with the purpose of providing quotations for New Business and Renewals, and to assist the Branch and be a referral point for the Assistants. The role requires dealing with clients over the phone and via e-mail to ensure retention and sales targets are maximised, through the provision of efficient communication & negotiation skills.
We are looking for a candidate who has good judgement, is analytical, pays great attention to detail, is flexible, self-motivated, driven & who delivers excellent customer service whilst adhering to their individual underwriting authority limits at all times and in accordance with the procedure manual.
Insurance Broker / Underwriter – Key duties & requirements
Understand the processes and procedures required to provide quotations & put forward suitable products to meet the client’s demands and needs.
Calculate New Business, Renewal & Mid-term Adjustment premiums in accordance with the specific carrier’s risk appetite and guidelines or liaise with insurers for all non- delegated authority business.
Calculate New Business, Renewal & Mid-term Adjustment premiums in accordance with the specific carrier’s risk appetite and guidelines or liaise with insurers for all non- delegated authority business.
Ensure that all product information provided is clear, fair and not misleading, allowing the customer to make an informed decision.
Maintain thorough and accurate records of all customer interactions.
Ensure that you remain compliant in everything that you do; including but not limited to treating customers fairly, contract certainty & vulnerable customers.
Excellent communication skills: written and oral
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Must have 3 years minimum experience working within a broking or underwriting environment
Educated to GCSE level an advantage
Cert CII qualification an advantage
Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.