Your new job working as a commercial construction underwriter will be based in London for a company that provides insurance solutions that specialises in both the e-trade and traditional underwriting of SME commercial package policies inclusive of commercial combined and contractors combined. Your new company has been running for 20 years, helping brokers find the perfect coverage for their clients. This company prides itself on the service it delivers, and this would not be possible without the effective management of both insurers and brokers. It is due to this companies’ growth that a new position has opened up as a commercial construction Underwriter in their Commercial Construction existing business department.

Your new role as a construction underwriter means you will be writing wages and turnover business on a presentation basis (including preparing renewal terms) and will be underwriting a high volume of wages and turnover business. You will be meeting and, where possible, exceeding broker's service levels and expectations. A key responsibility of the role will be to understand the impact of claims and risk management on the performance of a case and demonstrate an ability to review, taking these factors into account. You must build and maintain strong relationships with key trading partners to maximise influence. Your role means that you are responsible for supporting the development and operation of sales campaigns to drive the acquisition of profitable business. Along with these responsibilities, you will need to maintain an open communication ethos with colleagues and managers, demonstrate ‘model behaviours’, contribute to wider business activities and operate within individual underwriting authorities and guidelines.

It is essential that you have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a construction / liability underwriting role in order to obtain this job. You must be Cert CII qualified as a minimum. You should have the ability to interpret policy / endorsement wordings and have experience of writing your own or modifying existing wording. It would be beneficial to have experience of writing high-risk and hard-to-place business along with having existing broker relationships, although this is not essential. This role is ideal for a friendly, driven and influential individual who thrives in team and leadership environments.

You will be offered a competitive salary of up to £65,000 plus the opportunity to work for a leading company in the insurance industry. You will be working for a company that constantly strives to achieve the best outcomes for staff and clients alike and continuous growth is encouraged.