Professional Indemnity Underwriter - London, United Kingdom - Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd

Description

Job Description

We are currently partnering with a leading Global Insurer who are looking to add an Underwriter to join their London based International Professional Indemnity team.

Responsibilities include:

• Focus on renewal retention and new business production in a growing profitable PI portfolio.
• Has the ability to follow and question the unit's strategy in terms of broker, profession, and territory.
• Provide input and feedback at the weekly underwriting meetings.
• Develop a broker plan for each assigned producer/territory; and manage the relationship in terms of analysis, catch up meetings and entertainment.
• Attend face to face client presentations/meetings.
• Creates and utilizes marketing materials and other product collateral to support marketing and production initiatives.
• Provide technical input in product development.
• Fully underwrites all accounts in accordance with underwriting guidelines and individual authority granted by management.
• Monitors all industry and specific account trends. Implements a field service reputation that is recognized as superior in the industry.
• Desired Skills & Experience:
  • Candidates will need a minimum of 2-5 years PI underwriting experience at either assistant underwriter or underwriter level.
  • Power BI/PPL experience beneficial but not essential.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Economics background preferred but not essential.
  • Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to work effectively in an at times a pressured environment.
  • Appetite and hunger to learn and grow and 'go the extra mile'.
  • Eye for detail.
  • Ability to organize efficiently.
  • Competent in all Microsoft packages.