Role Summary:

We have an exciting new position for a Renewals Construction Underwriter to join our Construction department, reporting to the Renewals Construction Manager for Thames Underwriting.

Location:

Mainly office-based role from either Leeds or Leigh-On-Sea, with occasional visits to brokers and or insurers when required. However, due to social distancing measures, temporary remote working from home in place.

What’s in it for you?

Along with the great people you would be working with in this role, we offer an excellent set of benefits which would include the following:

• Employer pension contribution of 6% (providing you, the Employee provides 2%).
• Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you.
• Competitive salary.
• Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary.
• Learning & Development opportunities including study support options and apprenticeships.
• Group Income Protection.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement (and the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year).
• Flexible benefits include, but not limited to, discounted gym memberships, restaurant discounts, PMI, healthcare cash plans etc.
• Group annual bonus scheme.

Purpose of the Role:

• Underwriting of renewal risks under a variety of delegated binding authorities
• Manage and ensure complete documents produced and recorded with regard to renewal
• Handle mid-term adjustments
• Negotiate renewals and proactively chase renewal confirmation
• Maintain a profitable book of business
• Maintain relationships with brokers, insurers and other business partners
• Provide support to junior members including referrals

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Work within personal authority limits
• Work within parameters of delegated authorities
• Meet agreed company service levels and standards
• Work within all legal/regulatory requirement
• Meet individual target and contribute towards team targets

Qualifications & Experience:

• Ideally CII qualified or working towards.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ proven underwriting experience, preferably in Casualty and Construction lines including Combined Liability, Contractors All Risks and Excess of Loss.

Person Specification:

• Proficient knowledge of Casualty underwriting principles and practice.
• Good risk analysis and technical skills.
• Ability to build relationships.
• Works well under pressure.
• Ability to work within a team framework.
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to prioritise workload.
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Use initiative to make decisions.
• Self-motivated.
• Attention to detail.
• Energetic.
• Good team ethic.
• Client service centric.
• Proactive approach to retaining business.
• Willingness to increase technical knowledge.

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