Underwriting Manager; International CAR & Facilities

Descripción del puesto:

Underwriting Manager; International CAR & Facilities
Salary: Competitive

Are you someone who is passionate about the Construction Insurance Market, has a broad and varied experience, and is happy to share their knowledge and mentor junior underwriters?

Then look no further we have just the role for you!

A bit about the job:

(COMPANY NAME) Construction is embarking on a long-term strategy to expand its construction business, capitalising on both favourable near-term market trends and conditions and long-term opportunities. The successful candidate will need a proven track record in underwriting CAR risks with knowledge of writing both international and UK risks. The candidate will possess strong experience and credentials in technical underwriting and pricing of construction risks, particularly in respect of Engineered timber and frame risks as well as a strong reputation in a market-facing role: for effective management, communication, and negotiation with brokers and clients. They will also support the development of strategy with the Head of Construction for expanding the CAR proposition.

The candidate will also have experience and be comfortable navigating a large insurance organization, including effective interaction with risk engineers, claims specialists, client and broker relationship managers, operations and administration, and finance.

As an Underwriting Manager you will have P&L accountability for the performance of CAR & Facilities within the Construction segment, be involved in market engagement, including interaction with producers, clients, and (COMPANY NAME)'s peers in the marketplace. This includes both the London Market and international markets. You will have a role in driving a disciplined growth strategy, including portfolio steering and development of business acquisition channels. You will also exercise key responsibilities for the training and development of junior underwriting staff, and to deliver thought leadership in the marketplace.

Skills and experience we're looking for:
* Solid underwriting experience with in-depth knowledge of London market business, particularly within the CAR sector
* Established broker networks
* Confident and articulate - needs to be comfortable engaging with brokers and undertaking negotiations, proactively representing (COMPANY NAME) to the market
* Analytical/Strategic - be able to review submissions and understand (COMPANY NAME)'s appetite whilst considering market conditions
* Teammate who is self-motivated and willing to train/mentor junior members of the team and have proficient IT skills

What you will get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an (COMPANY NAME) colleague.
* Competitive salary, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
* Bonus opportunity - 12% of annual salary - actual amount depends on your performance and (COMPANY NAME)'s.
* Generous pension scheme - (COMPANY NAME) will contribute up to 14%, depending you on what you put in.
* 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days.
* Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on (COMPANY NAME) products, and other retailer discounts.
* Up to £1,200 of free (COMPANY NAME) shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of (COMPANY NAME) with our Save As You Earn scheme.
* Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer's leave.
* Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
* Make a difference, be part of our (COMPANY NAME) Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
* We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools.

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(COMPANY NAME) is for everyone:

We are inclusive and welcome everyone - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? Research tells us that women, particularly, feel this way. So, regardless of gender, why not apply. And if you're in a job share just apply as a pair.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.

Most of our people are smart working -spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility with time together with colleagues.

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We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you've applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we'll interview you.

We'd love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Guv Johal a call on 0750 008 7919 or send an email to Guv.Johal@(COMPANY NAME).com