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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