Senior Political Violence and Terrorism Broker - London, United Kingdom - The Ardonagh Group

The Ardonagh Group

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Price Forbes is currently recruiting a Broker to join our Specialist Political Violence & Terrorism team based in London. The role is for a market and client facing activity within scope of responsibility.

Principal Task

Developing new business opportunities, maintaining, and adding growth and value to the business of the Company
Negotiating insurance contracts with underwriters, developing, and placing profitable business (face to face and remotely via electronic trading platforms)
Assisting the existing team in transacting new and renewal business.
Meeting clients and underwriters to discuss renewal and new business opportunities

Generic Knowledge Requirements

Sufficient knowledge, interest and understanding of Global Current Affairs (social, political, and economic)
Sufficient knowledge and understanding of the general concepts of insurance to be able to perform the Principal Tasks
Good working knowledge of the underwriters and markets in which the team trades; and their practices, documentation, and customs
Good working knowledge of the UK regulatory requirements, and of relevant insurance and regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions, as they affect the business of the Property Section

Specific Knowledge Requirements

Knowledge of Price Forbes practices, procedures, and service standards
Knowledge and/or awareness of Price Forbes IT systems and processes

Competencies Required

Ability to retain existing business and the confidence of the clients
Good problemsolving skills
Good level of numeracy
Ability to structure insurance programmes for complex risks.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with, and the confidence of, underwriters
Ability to understand and interpret customers' needs and requirements
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Ability to use Microsoft Word; ability to use Excel and PowerPoint packages desirable
Demonstrate integrity and professionalism
Effective communication and presentation skills

Standard of Performance
and Conduct Expected

At all times behave in a way that upholds and promotes the good name and reputation of Price Forbes
Maintain the highest standards of professional endeavour, integrity, confidentiality, financial propriety, and personal conduct
Comply with Price Forbes practices, procedures, and service standards
Treat as paramount the quality of service provided to the customer in terms of speed of response, frequency of communication and the timely presentation of documentation
Deal honestly and fairly with fellow employees, customers, and others within the insurance profession.
Take responsibility for own learning and development; keep up to date with developments in law and practice relating to own field of expertise; and ensure that all external and internal training obligations and requirements are fulfilled.
Value other team members as colleagues
Ensure the completion of assigned tasks by team members
Accept responsibility not only for your own work, but also for the work carried on in your section; and the proper performance of the people whom you manage
Deal with the FSA, and with other regulators, in an open and cooperative way, when required to do so.
Ensure that the business of the firm for which you are responsible complies with the relevant requirements and standards of the regulatory system.