Underwriter, Professional Lines - London, United Kingdom - IQUW Group

IQUW Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Overview:
Do you have experience of Underwriting Professional lines?

The role of an Underwriter at IQUW is one which will challenge you yet is truly rewarding.

It offers the opportunity to become a key member of a high-paced underwriting team within IQUW's exciting new lines of business.

To succeed as an Underwriter, you will have a highly detailed and analytical underwriting approach, strong relationship management and unparalleled sales skills, as well as strong organisational skills and the ability to think ahead and use initiative.

You will thrive in a business development role and be able to demonstrate your ability to work with senior brokers/clients.

Supported by the Lead Underwriter your main responsibilities in the role will be to:

Work closely as a team to formulate the strategy and deliver on the business plan for your class of business
Underwrite all elements of the Professional Lines portfolio
Drive underwriting excellence across the Professional Lines book by ensuring adherence to risk appetite, guidelines, rating and pricing adequacy
Ensure high quality underwriting, appropriate exposure assessment, contractual terms and adherence to respective rules and guidelines
Assist with the analysis and update of the pricing models to support the underwriting/pricing of the portfolio
Lead and develop strategy with our partner brokers
Participate in wider corporate projects, working closely with colleagues at all levels of the company
Own the development of our underwriting appetite, constantly analysing the portfolio and nimbly modifying appetite accordingly
Develop initiatives to maximise profitability of the portfolio
Provide a compelling and knowledgeable service offering to brokers and clients, making IQUW a preferred business
Help more junior members of the team to develop and hone their industry knowledge and underwriting acumen
Take responsibility for improving efficiencies in the underwriting process, utilising data and AI to augment the underwriting process

What you'll get in return:

25 days holiday
Discretionary bonus scheme
Employee assistance programme
Annual holiday buy (up to 3 extra days)
Salary sacrifice benefits
Annual benefits reviews

We'd like to hear from you if you have:

An established reputation of working as part of a team
An insatiable appetite to increase the profitability of the portfolio
Excellent communication skills, and the ability to deal comfortably with different types of people at all levels of seniority
Established strong relationships with thirdparties, and have the ability to identify business development opportunities

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