About us
Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer who are looking to recruit a New Business Underwriter. They are open to location, as the team is mostly remote with occasional office visits required.
The role is based within their Care Sales team, focusing on a broad spectrum of Care and Social Welfare policies. It''s an excellent opportunity to join a successful national team.
Responsibilities
- Apply and promote knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels to meet business targets.
- Deliver excellent service to brokers, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
- Underwrite varied risks within set authority.
- Contribute to underwriting meetings with insights on developments, trends and market conditions.
- Build and maintain strong relationships across the wider business.
Skills & experience
- Proven underwriting experience (ideally social welfare/care risks; commercial insurance considered).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High accuracy and attention to detail.
- Successful track record of developing broker relationships.
- Proficient in IT, including MS Office and broker e-trading platforms.
- Ability to win business while upholding underwriting discipline.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell extra leave.
- Excellent benefits including pension, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance, income protection, and season ticket loan.
- Ongoing opportunities for learning, career development, and full support to help you grow.