Job Details

Commercial Underwriting Manager - New Business

Sector:General Insurance

Region : Yorkshire & Humberside

Location: Leeds

Salary: Up to £40,000 + Excellent Benefits

Job Ref.: DBNBT280715

Job Information

Our client is a leading MGA based on the edge of Leeds city centre and they are looking for an experienced people manager to head up their Commercial New Business Underwriting team.

Managing the acquisition process of new business coming in through the effective team management of 6 New Business Underwriters. Achieving budget targets & ULR ratio targets, customer service and Underwriting standards.

Key Duties:

· Strive for maximum efficiency, development and profitability

· Working with the Business Development team to achieve business growth in accordance with targets

· Develop and implement the team resource plan

· Ensure service/financial/quality standards are maintained

· Identify own training needs and communicate requirements to the Commercial Director

· Work with the Commercial Director to Plan and implement the training and development of staff

· Work in accordance with personal Underwriting Licence Authority, and ensure team members do likewise

· Provide regular reports on work positions to Commercial Director

· Carry out regular staff appraisals & 121’s

· Drive & motivate the team to ensure maximum output

· Regularly review the internal processes within the team to ensure all processes are efficient

· Accountability for the Teams Performance

· Create and maintain a team working environment consistent with meeting business objectives

Desired Skills / Experience:

· Full understanding of commercial underwriting standards and philosophy

· Awareness and understanding of the FCA Rules and how to comply with them

· An understanding of policy documentation and wording

· Application of underwriting skill and judgement

· A working knowledge of market wordings and products

· Ability to motivate a team within a sales based environment where productive activity is essential

· A good understanding of the broker environment and broker relationships

Management Skills:

· Ability to motivate a team to deliver the required results

· Ability to address and handle personal issues

· An ability to understand and anticipate customer needs

· An ability to work accurately and consistently

· Good presentation skills

· Strong negotiation skills

Due to the nature of this role the client are happy to consider people with proven management experience with either a broker or insurer, ideally in a team focusing on new business acquisition. This is very much about the attitude of the individual as they are willing to provide additional technical training where required. On offer is a basic salary up to £40,000 plus an excellent benefits package, further career progression, free on-site parking and the opportunity to lead an established and hardworking team.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity then please get in touch with Daniel Bell at Cameron James Recruitment on 0113 242 9411 or daniel.bell@cameron-james.co.uk