Trading Underwriter

Job title: Trading Underwriter

Salary: £50,000

Location: York

PURPOSE OF ROLE

We are happy to be working with a global insurance company to assist them in their search for a Trading Underwriter. In this role, you’ll handle the underwriting of new and renewal business for commercial insurance. You’ll work towards monthly targets in profitability, conversion, and productivity. This role offers exposure to strategy and products, with a clear path to a senior role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Underwrite commercial insurance to a high standard
Build sales and underwriting strategy skills
Negotiate with brokers and internal teams
Review and challenge non-standard decisions
Identify ways to improve processes and customer outcomes

DAY-TO-DAY

Underwrite commercial policies
Hit performance targets
Negotiate and liaise with brokers and colleagues
Apply underwriting strategy and develop sales skills
Spot inefficiencies and suggest improvements

EXPERIENCE

2+ years in commercial underwriting
Knowledge of Professional Indemnity; Management Liability and Cyber are a plus
Strong analytical and logical thinking
Ideally degree-qualified and working towards CII Diploma
Confident communicator and presenter
Skilled at building broker relationships
Ambitious and self-driven

SKILLS

Solid commercial underwriting background
Familiarity with PI, ML, and Cyber (preferred)
Analytical mindset
Strong communication and presentation skills
Relationship and rapport-building ability
Self-motivated with ambition to progress
CII Diploma in progress or equivalent experience

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