Commercial Underwriter (Highly Prestigious Insurer)

We are delighted to be partnering with this world-leading insurance company that is seeking a Commercial Underwriter in Leeds.

Our client operates in over 20 countries, and is very much renowned as a world-leader within its chosen markets. The company arranges insurance for some of the most fascinating risks on the planet, and has a reputation for excellence, innovation and formidable customer service.

Not only does the company provide crucial financial protection to a diverse range of customers, it also provides its employees with some of the most attractive career development opportunities in the market.

This business is enjoying tremendous growth, and as a result, has just moved to a brand new, state of the art office within one of Leeds City Centre’s most iconic buildings. We have been lucky enough to visit the new office, and it is most incredible office we have ever seen in Leeds!

This position has arisen as a result of the promotion of an Underwriter, which is testament to the impressive career progression that is available within the company due to its continuous growth.

Many people who join this company cite, "this is the best place I have ever worked at". It is genuinely difficult to find a company that invests so heavily in its staff because they want them to benefit from "proper careers, where every member of staff has a mentor."

The role is based within the renewals department dealing with a wide variety of Social Welfare, Care, Not For Profit and Charity policies - thus a chance to be involved with some extremely interesting insurance risks.

Specific duties will include, but not be limited to, underwriting renewal cases, collaborating with the Claims team, as well as developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with the Technical department and the wider business. You’ll provide excellent service to brokers, prioritising renewals and mid-term adjustments to ensure deadlines are met. Being a growing business that very much listens to, and implements employees’ great ideas and suggestions, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in some really interesting ad hoc projects and make a real difference.

It is not essential that you have previous experience within Social Welfare / Care insurance as full training will be provided. However, you must have some underwriting experience encompassing Property (Commercial or Domestic) And / OR Liability. It may be that you are currently an Insurance Broker with some delegated underwriting authority experience, who is looking to transition into a fully-fledged underwriting role. It’s essential that you are well-organised and efficient, and as you’ll regularly be dealing with brokers over the telephone, you’ll be engaging and professional.

"I really want to stress that this is NOT a 'dead-end’ underwriting role", says the Director. "We are extremely passionate about developing our staff, and this role has the genuine potential to progress into a number of different areas, such as Senior Underwriting, General Management, Technical, Compliance, Sales and more." When Aston Charles visited the office recently, it was difficult to find someone who hadn’t recently had, or was soon about to have, a promotion!

Our client operates a hybrid-working arrangement, allowing you to work 2 days from home. Whilst you are in the office, the team are well-renowned in the industry for their friendly, supportive and collaborative environment, and there are lots of sports and social events available, including an incredible annual summer ball!

You’ll be rewarded with a generous basic salary (Negotiable depending on experience), plus a highly lucrative 25% bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions and financial bonuses for passing CII qualifications.

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