Regional Underwriting Manager

Regional Underwriting Manager – London £75k

 

Huntswood have engaged with a large Insurance company based in London to identify an experienced Regional Underwriting Manager. Your role, to achieve regional income and profit objectives by managing the technical performance of the branch account and by delivering an efficient case underwriting service to brokers

 

Specific responsibilities;

·                     Collaborate with the Executive Manager to develop the branch plan and subsequently implement the underwriting elements to achieve financial income and loss ratio objectives, agreed technical standards and customer service standards

·                     Enhance the presence of the company locally by establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships with key directors and staff at the regions most important brokers, and through contacts with the main influencers in the local insurance market

·                     Maintain personal knowledge of relevant technical issues and disseminate appropriate information to ensure that the regional underwriting and sales teams are always up-to-date

·                     Ensure that company underwriting philosophies and procedures  are understood and followed in the region

·                     In liaison with the Head Office Technical management team, allocate underwriting authorities within the region and ensure acceptable standards are maintained by the implementation of a structured audit procedure, agreed by the head office technical management team

·                     Manage, motivate and develop the underwriting staff under the job holders control and oversee the development of the underwriters technical skills by delivering technical training and guidance

·                     Feedback technical and commercial market intelligence to the executive manager

·                     Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, especially the claims and survey teams when required

 

Knowledge and Skills required;

 

You must have a minimum of 8 years commercial risks underwriting experience, strong interpersonal and management skills and work in a structured, planned manner. You will also be ACII qualified

 

To apply please send your CV alongside a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role detailing your current remuneration to scalvert@huntswood.com

 

Huntswood is a professional services organisation which offers a range of complementary propositions which focus on customer service delivery, consulting, recruitment and people learning and development.

 

You must be eligible to live and work within the EU without restrictions or sponsorship