Development Underwriter - Property Owners (Hybrid)

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Q Underwriting, Croydon

Full time
Permanent
Remote working

Posted today, 17 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1438f149184e46b297232b30c79c3c5f

Q Underwriting

Full Job Description

To develop our New Business proposition in line with KPI's, NB targets (team and individual) by providing quotations in line with our underwriting strategy within the boundaries of your authority and guides whilst meeting agreed SLA's and within business operating standards.
Using your experience, you will be responsible for developing key relationships with brokers whilst identifying and building key new business pipelines.
Using your experience, you will be responsible for achieving personal NB targets whilst contributing to the division's overall targets and objectives.
You will ensure that all documentation is in line with all underwriting guides service level agreements and within business operating standards.
You will maintain SLA's by providing an excellence in service and TCF through adherence to company procedures and regulatory requirements., To prepare and provide New Business quotations to Broker Partners based on personal authority limitations.
Provide accurate and compliant underwriting of the business in accordance with our underwriting and processes guides, location perils and exposure systems, claims reviews and underwriting experience to assist in binding quality business to achieve profitable growth.
Instigate regular dialogue with Broker Partners on enquiries to secure successful instruction and achieve individual & collective targets.
Manage Insurer surveys in accordance with the survey criteria. Diary to ensure surveys are completed within deadlines and deal with any breaches highlighted. Follow up on risk improvement requirements to ensure they are implemented.
To oversee all administrative duties required in connection to the above which includes but is not limited to, processing & administering policy documentation.
To act as a Technical Referral, point & mentor for other Team members as required.
To assist the business with the training of other Team members and peers as required.
Contribute to a successful audit score both on individual and business audits.
To ensure a robust QA review process is adhered to.
Achieve individual income targets ensuring you work as part of the team.
Contribute to the wider achievement of team and business unit targets by delivering on all monthly KPIs.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all customer contact and ensure the delivery of high-quality service, appropriate to needs of Broker or Insurer needs.
Acquire and maintain accurate level of appropriate technical, product and regulatory knowledge and skill in accordance with the Training and Competency requirements, working to exceed minimum T&C competency levels.
Underwrite business according to current strategy within individual level of delegated authority
Attend business functions as required.
Carry out any additional duties as agreed with your line manager.
To maintain quality and detailed underwriting records and electronic files to evidence the risk insured and underwriting. Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and procedures including Fair Presentation of Risk, TCF principles, GDPR and Consumer Duty.
Your duties will, at various times, require you to act for the insured and insurer. You will be responsible for adhering to all our procedures and policies in relation to the identification and management of potential conflicts of interest and for the fair treatment of customers.

Minimum 5 GCSE, Grades A-C including English and Maths.
Experience of working within a Regulated FCA environment desirable.
Previous experience in a new business, sales, or development underwriting role.
Good history of achieving new business objectives.
Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Property wordings and products.
Good technical underwriting knowledge of property classes.
Understanding of the Broker market & ability to develop effective broker relationships.
Proven understanding of underwriting guidelines for all transactions (renewals, endorsements, cancellations, etc.). and ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of market.
Works well under pressure and ability to adapt and remain flexible in approach.
Computer Literate and able to work on new systems to record and produce accurate MI.
You will have a positive and helpful attitude working as part of a team and be able to work under pressure, adapt and be flexible in your approach.
Minimum Certification CII qualification, working towards Diploma or ACII
5 years+ Property Owners underwriting experience.

As well as a competitive salary we offer the following benefits -
Competitive holiday allowance with the annual option to buy additional days
Death in Service benefit of x4 salary
Company pension scheme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages
A flexible benefits package which allows you to add additional benefits to your overall package
Our benefits portal offers discounts on technology & electronics, cinemas, restaurants, days out, mortgage advice, travel and many more
Referral schemes
Discounted rates on PIB products
We offer a first-class employee benefits and welfare package to support our employees with financial management, cycle to work scheme, counselling support, health screening, will writing, menopause support, books, stopping smoking and much more
If supporting the local community, engaging with charities and having the opportunity to 'give something back' interests you, you have the opportunity to take an extra day to support this with a Volunteering day.
We also offer a wide range of discounts including a kids pass - giving you discount to over 4500 attractions and activities, discounts at hairdressers and beauticians, climate change projects with lots of other options to choose
PIB has a comprehensive learning & development framework, including professional study options and apprenticeships which are available to all employees, and which will support your career development
Being a part of our PIB Community Trust, we support fundraising where you can apply for grants from PIB Group towards your chosen charity
PIB Group are committed to improving their environmental impact in a responsible way. From the individual actions that our colleagues take every day through to installing the right facilities across our premises, there are many measures in place to help reduce PIB's carbon footprint.