Commercial Underwriter

Key Responsibilities:

 Underwriting / Development

• Develop, negotiate and support the underwriting of new business / renewals within own authority and in line with strategy

• Control and underwrite the commercial new business and renewal book within authority and in line with strategy

• Plan, prioritise and manage individual own work to deliver agreed objectives and meet SLA’s to deliver exceptional customer service

• Liaise with brokers on a daily basis, answering incoming telephone calls and chasing brokers for any additional information required and service all back office duties

• Review online journey and rates and make recommendations

• Review all Products for MD and provide recommendations upon review

• Support with Policy Issuance

Compliance

• Establish and maintain knowledge of internal controls and all procedures relating to underwriting.

• Ensure you uphold Imperium’s principle of Treating Customers Fairly

• Undertake training relevant to the role.

Personal Specification:

Education and Qualifications

Minimum APA and good overall Leaving Cert passes.   

Skills & abilities

• Ability to manage own time, meet deadlines and prioritise work

• Attention to detail, numerate and accurate

• Able to communicate effectively with others

• Organised and methodical approach to work and problem solving

• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

 Knowledge and Experience

• At least 2 years’ experience in commercial insurance

• APA

• Strong verbal communication skills

• A proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service

• Ability to apply critical thinking as part of the underwriting process

• Appropriate IT skills

Aptitude

• Outcome focused, self-motivated, enthusiastic

• Team worker with the ability to work on own initiative

• Professional approach to relationships