Commercial Underwriter

We are currently working with an ambitious Insurance group, who have shown some impressive growth over the last few years and who are currently on an incredible business journey. They are keen to speak to those with at least 2 years insurance experience who would like to join them on this journey as a Commercial Underwriter, based in their London office.

Their underwriting centre handles commercial Motor, Fleet, and general commercial lines business via multi product and multi distribution channels including e-trade, sub coverholder and open market brokers. They are looking for someone who understands the need to trade with their brokers and provide a first-class service at all times.

Your role will be to underwrite the full range of the companies commercial motor and general commercial insurance products, making sure you achieve both new business and renewals GWP income targets, providing quotations for New Business, Existing Business and Renewals, to assist the Team and be a referral point for the Trainees in the team. The role requires dealing with brokers over the phone and via e-mail. They are looking for a candidate who is analytical, pays great attention to detail, and is self-motivated.

To be considered for this role you will need to have at least 3 years plus insurance experience, gained in a Broker, MGA or Insurer and ideally already have or be studying for your Cert CII (although this is not essential)

You will also need to possess a friendly professional demeanour with the ability to excel in a trading underwriting environment.

Salary on offer is negotiable depending on experience. Hybrid working will become available once training is completed (potential to work from home 2 days per week after 4 weeks training). Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

If you wish to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Lesley Bordon at CKB Recruitment.