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Commercial Marine Underwriter

Commercial Marine Underwriter

IDEX ConsultingCongleton
30+ days ago
Salary
£45,000.00–£55,000.00 yearly
Job description

Job description

Wet commercial is what they call it. Commercial businesses who operate on or near water essentially.

A rare opportunity has arisen to join a specialist marine MGA as a Commercial Marine Underwriter. Something a little different to put your mind to, also a step up in responsibility.

If you're an experienced Commercial Combined / Package / Marine Underwriter currently living locally but having to travel up and down the country week in, week out, this role is for you!

IDEX are working exclusively with a superb, family owned, Independent Insurance business in South Manchester (Congleton) as a need has arisen to find an experienced Underwriter to join their Marine Trades team

Marine Trades is effectively commercial combined cover for Marina's, boat builders, sailing clubs and boat yards. Businesses who sell on (or near) water effectively!

What will you be involved in?

  • As an integral part of this business, you'll continue to build on the already established relationship with your broker panel and retail clientele. When required, you'll have the opportunity to attend client / broker visits
  • You'll ensure professional service of new business / renewals, underwriting business typically up to the £10, GWP range (However, you'll be the focal point in developing business with clients paying upto £30, GWP)
  • You'll utilise systems such as Acturis and SchemeServe, whilst taking ownership of your brokers and retail customer accounts, resolving enquiries, credit control issues and building on relationships

What's in it for you?

  • A strong base salary which is negotiable depending upon experience / track record
  • Profit based annual bonus
  • A close-knit, family feel team who all get on inside and outside of work. An environment which is described as 'relaxed' and 'non-pressurised'
  • Opportunity to work from home at least 2 days a week
  • You'll be joining a business who will open up development pathways to progress within the company and further your education via Insurer training
  • Your wellbeing will be supported, being offered remote GP access, 25 days holiday, Physiotherapy, Death in Service, strong pension scheme and free financial advice.

    • What do you have to offer in return?

  • Underwriting is your bag, you'll have a track record of writing new business and renewals, servicing your clients / broker and maintaining a high level of customer service
  • Your background will ideally be within Marine Trades or Commercial Combined / Property & Casualty
  • You'll be based in Manchester / in the north west and be open to working in a hybrid fashion

    • Opportunities of this nature do not come up often, if intrigued