Development Underwriter

Overview

Drive growth by acquiring new business and managing broker relationships for underwriting.

Key Responsibilities

• data analysis
• crm management
• compliance
• project leadership
• underwriting lead
• technical mentoring

Tasks

-Effectively utilise internal business data sources and industry market intelligence to provide insightful data to inform strategic revenue and customer growth planning activity and support future underwriting activity -Continuously explore new revenue channels and potential markets, being innovative in approach to identify diverse and exciting new opportunities. -Contribute to effective loss ratio control by ensuring adherence to business strategies. -Maintain and implement all necessary procedures and processes to ensure internal service standards and FCA Compliance. -Maintain accurate records within CRM systems (Dynamics 365), populating with all client interactions and activities to enable and support future opportunities and pro-active cross-segment working. -Undertake and lead on any team or business wide projects as required -Attend relevant industry and market specific events, conferences and networking activities, raising HSB’s profile and increase market presence. -Work collaboratively with Product Leads and Underwriting Managers to ensure business acquisition is efficient and meets the customer requirements. -Develop and maintain constructive and profitable relationships with customers through regular contact, visits and in line with specific customer strategies -Attend broker / strategic partner meetings as the technical underwriting lead and deliver presentations and training workshops as required. -Adopt a collaborative mindset/approach with Strategic Account Managers to enable increased lead generation -Increase the technical and trading capability of the underwriting team, act as a technical mentor and referral point for all policy classes within the team. -Attend training to ensure development of required knowledge and skills to enable effective undertaking of the role. -Ensure all issues are resolved promptly ensuring ‘Customer First’ approach -Support and enable nationwide collaboration to maximise cross selling, increase retention and rates to ensure achievement of segment and business wide targets. -Work collaboratively with the Leadership Team to create a culture of high performance within the team, leading by example in adhering to the HSB behavioral standards. -Influence, negotiate and build relationships with key internal and external influencers, ensuring engagement and ‘buy in’ to enable delivery of strategic growth plans and maximise potential underwriting opportunities. -Continuously monitor and review client activity to enable strategic focus on profitable accounts

Requirements

• uk insurance
• underwriting
• data insight
• acii
• midi
• negotiation

What You Bring

-Thorough understanding of UK Insurance market -Excellent interpersonal and negotiation and problem solving skills -Self-motivated & proactive -Strong level of technical underwriting expertise gained in relevant insurance environment -Ability to convert data insights into revenue and growth plans -Commercially astute with business planning experience -Strong trading capability – commercial awareness, negotiation skills, ability to build strong broker relationships -Excellent written and verbal communication -Demonstrable knowledge/experience of Machinery Inherent Defects Insurance (MIDI) -Pragmatic decision maker with analytical and reasoning skills -ACII Desirable -Demonstrable experience of ensuring excellent customer relationship management -Demonstrable knowledge/experience of Machinery Breakdown & Business Interruption

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About Hsb | Uk And Ireland

-a leading provider of engineering insurance and risk management services. -has a strong presence in sectors like industrial, energy, marine, transport, and utilities. -known for its expertise in risk mitigation, offers tailored solutions for complex engineering challenges. -comprehensive approach includes technical assessments, engineering inspection, and specialized insurance coverage. -works with various industries to manage risks associated with machinery breakdown, equipment, and operational efficiency. -with a deep understanding of engineering, delivers exceptional service to clients across the UK and Ireland. -focus on innovation and customer-centric solutions makes it a trusted partner for major infrastructure projects.

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