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Commercial Development Underwriter

Salary:	Not specified
Location:	Chelmsford, Essex
Job Type:	Permanent
Ref:	SJP230836

Commercial / Development Underwriter

This is an exciting role based within a busy Underwriting Agency. The role involves working in the Commercial Team as an Underwriter with experience in property underwriting.

The individual will have a varied role that shall include handling renewals, new business & mid-term adjustments.

The team deal with Brokers and Insurers on a daily basis, placing business either on Delegated Authority Agreements or on a Wholesale submission basis.

The class of Insurance is predominantly Property, Business Interruption, Employers, Public, Products Liability, Contract Works and Contractors Plant & Equipment, however experience in all classes of commercial insurance would be considered valuable.

The role requires a flexible and adaptable approach to contribute equally to the successful development of the department in meeting its goals and objectives.

The individual will report directly to the Commercial Director.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Team player
Highly motivated (a 'can do’ approach)
Punctuality
Dedication
Loyalty

You will have experience in:

Team building
Relationship building
Problem solving
Handling or underwriting commercial & property insurance
Ability to work to targets
Administration
Dealing with Insurance Brokers / Insurers
Developing relationships

Key duties:

Underwriting a portion of the renewal & new business & new business book
Reporting to Commercial Director
Developing relationships with a number of key brokers / Insurers
Ensuring compliance with Delegated Authority Agreements (Binders) with Insurance Companies in conjunction with our Compliance Officer
Assisting annual audit reviews

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly motivated team. The office has a very friendly and social working environment with a very low employee turnover. The right employee can benefit from job security in this family (owned and run) business with the opportunity to be a key player in this growing business.

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please submit your CV for the hiring manager’s attention

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