Development Farm Underwriter

Role Summary

To provide underwriting and development support.  To lead with underwriting on our Farm products. To provide a professional and comprehensive underwriting and administration service within the business, with a strong emphasis on underwriting, customer service and Broker development.  

Roles & Responsibilities

Underwriting / Development

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

• Control and underwrite the Farm's new business and renewal book within the authority and in line with the strategy

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

• Regular calls or visits to broker offices to develop the brokers’ accounts / make iFarm & iSure the Insurer/MGA of choice for the broker

• Help review current products and make sure they are market-leading whilst also delivering underwriting profits

• Bring new products to the market and develop the underwriting guide and rates needed.

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

• Lead development meetings with Key Brokers and focus on growing broker accounts

• Review online journey and make recommendations around efficiencies

• Support with Policy Issuance

Compliance

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

• Understand and operate within the regulatory framework and identify and escalate any risks to the business

• Ensure you uphold the Central Bank of Irelands Consumer Protection Code

• Undertake training relevant to the role

Education & Qualifications

• CIP and good overall educational passes

• ACII is recommended but not essential

Knowledge & Experience

• 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

Aptitude

• Outcome-focused, self-motivated, enthusiastic

• Team worker with the ability to work on their own initiative

• Professional approach to relationships