Assistant Underwriter - Birmingham, United Kingdom - CNA Hardy

CNA Hardy

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Position Summary
We are seeking to hire an Assistant Underwriter to join our Birmingham team.

The role will support P&C Package and focus primarily on new business.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to business plan achievement by writing new business within underwriting authority.
Establish and build upon relationships with brokers, clients, reinsurers and Lloyds as necessary
Promote the development of the business by identifying new business and cross sell opportunities.
Support the preparation of the business plan and any other document/ information as required.
Ensure accurate entry of policy aggregate information onto the relevant software and spreadsheets, as required. Ensure the syndicate records and files are maintained and up to date. Validate USMs and SCMs on a daily basis.
Prepare and report figures and statistics for the business unit or team account.
Support the monitoring and control of the business, as directed by Underwriters
Liaise with and assist the claims department when required in the settlement of claims
Comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and ensure, at a level appropriate to the position, that appropriate measures are in place to ensure this compliance
May perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Prior underwriting experience
Knowledge of P&C or package products in an advantage
Demonstrated understanding of business objectives and the market in which we operate.
Intellectual curiosity
Ability to plan and organise own role effectively
Mathematical and statistical ability
Strong understanding of risk management and governance framework and how own role fits into it
Underwriting discipline
A practical understanding and analysis of risk, pricing, contract wordings, and claims
Ability to promote own profile and CNA Hardy to brokers and clients
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
Effective communication and rapport building skills
Effective influencing skills
Ability to be assertive when appropriate
Ability to use appropriate systems to the technical level required
ACII qualified
Completion of ALMI test or equivalent
Appropriate knowledge of all relevant regulatory and legal requirements applicable to the position