Development Underwriter Job in Midlands, Midlands Uk
Development Underwriter – Midlands £35k + car / allowance
Huntswood have engaged with one of the largest general insurers in the UK to identify an experienced Development Underwriter to join their rapidly growing team of professionals.
The role;
· To proactively develop Commercial lines business through a network of agreed intermediaries within a pre-defined geographical area within agreed deadlines
· To develop associated personal lines business
· Business generated will be within the company strategy for targeted growth of Commercial lines business
Specific Responsibilities;
· Agree a programme of commercial business development in consultation with the UK BDM and appropriate underwriting managers
· Deliver agreed income targets at a combined operating ratio of less than 100% for each product line over the period of a cycle
· Deliver agreed premium income targets from identified commercial lines intermediaries
· Manage and develop all business in line with the company strategy
· Manage and grown agreed commercial accounts by developing and facilitating a strong internal relationship management culture.
· Implement Best Practice relationship management techniques, working with regional brokers and increasing their GWP
· Develop and maintain a clear system of internal communication, particularly with the regional underwriting team
· To gain, maintain and record a clear understanding of the strategy and goals of each target Regional Broker
· To ensure that their customers are treated in accordance with the principles of treating customers fairly
Essential skills:
You will possess previous experience as a Commercial Lines Development Manager and be able to demonstrate a proven track record. You will also have a sound overall understanding of the general insurance market
Qualifications:
You will be educated to GCSE level and ideally CERT CII qualified