Commercial Underwriter - Property and Casualty
What we're looking for:
We're looking for a Property & Casualty Commercial Underwriter on a permanent, full-time basis to join The National Trading Centre, within NIG in our Manchester office. You will form part of a National Team, developing existing networks and trading with brokers across the country to provide an exceptional level of service for our clients.
We are looking for someone who can underwrite and manage existing business enquiries whilst maintaining excellent broker relationships. You will have previous Property and Casualty underwriting experience. We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills who delivers a high-quality service to our brokers and build external relationships along with our main partners.
This role can be undertaken from the comfort of your home where you will come into Manchester office once a week.
Who you will work with:
You will be part of a cross classed, multi-skilled national team, working with our sales distribution panel and partners, to work to our existing business targets individually and as part of the team
What you'll do:
You will retain and develop profitable business from brokers serviced by your Region by improving your underwriting and trading skills and delivering a high-quality service to your Regions brokers by:
- Deliver Existing Business financial plan (including rate carry and retention)
- Deliver quality broker service following Broker Segmentation service levels
- Develop working relationships to support in delivery of goals and understand their Broker Panel
- Use and update of Tools and Systems
- Be a referral point for lower level PUAs
- Contribute to wider business activities
Ways of Working
NIG is a wholly owned subsidiary of Direct Line Group and here at Direct Line Group, we recognise the importance of flexibility, not only in our personal lives but also in the way we work. Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone.
How much you'll be in the office depends on your role, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. You can find out more about our flexible working approach or please get in touch with the team to discuss.
Benefits
We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer such excellent benefits designed to suit you as and when you need them:
- Pension
- 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover
- Additional optional Health and Dental insurance
- EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way.
- Generous holidays
- Buy as you earn share scheme
- Employee discounts and cashback
- Plus many more
Life at Direct Line Group
Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we're committed to making DLG a truly inclusive place to work.
We recognise and embrace that people work in different ways and we'll always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, can bring real potential to DLG & NIG.
If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
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