Underwriter Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Underwriter to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with renewal retention;
- Underwrite within granted authority and guidelines;
- Maintain spreadsheets on insurer discounting to ensure effective management of schemes;
- Aid sales advisers in respect of underwriting queries;
- Create opportunities with new nationwide clients via business development and networking;
- Monitor the development of accounts;
- Develop and maintain broker relationships;
- Develop relationships with all insurers;
- Complete regular reviews of the market;
- Underwrite new business and renewal risks.
Requirements:
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment;
- Entrepreneurial with good negotiation skills;
- Ideally possess a law degree;
- Minimum 2 years experience underwriting title insurance from an insurance company/financial services background;
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong business relationships;
- Good IT skills inclusive of Excel up to pivot tables and V-Lookups;
- Extensive insurance experience ideally in motor;
- To act with integrity;
- Be open and cooperative with all regulators;
- Act with due skill, care and diligence;
- 2 years’ experience within a Mortgage Advisory or Administration role;
- Observe proper standards of market conduct;
- Pay due regard to customers interests and treat them fairly;
- CEMAP qualified.