Commercial Underwriter

NFU Mutual; York; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

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About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a diligent General Insurance professional to join our Mid Corporate and Estates team. The Mid Corporate team handles Commercial, Farm, and Motor Trade policies over £35k and all Estate policies for renewals and mid-term adjustments. As part of the Commercial Underwriting department, we typically deal with the larger, more complex renewals, alongside managing the entire existing Estate book. We believe that commercial business presents our biggest growth opportunity over the longer term and this is an opportunity to be an integral part of that growth.

Here at NFU Mutual, we operate with a unique model of a tied agency network. Our NFU Mutual agencies are the vital day-to-day link with our customers and, as an Underwriter, you'll build strong relationships and work collaboratively with our Agents, resolving complex referrals and ensuring effective management of the insurance risk cost whilst delivering the right solution and service for our members.

We provide a comprehensive induction to the role and to make sure you get the most out of this, you will need to be able to commit to being in the office more frequently for the first 6 months. Following your induction, you will receive ongoing training which will support your career progression and personal growth.

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday with shifts between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

About you:

You’ll be a Commercial Underwriting professional with varied experience of complex and technical cases within a regulated environment including working within Authority.

You’ll be a resilient individual and able to demonstrate effective communication skills which will enable you to establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the business, with the ability and confidence to challenge and influence where necessary.

To join our team, you’ll also have:

• A customer-focused mind, with strong attention to detail
• The confidence to work in a regulated environment
• The ability to make rational and logical decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Complex and Technical Commercial Underwriting experience in the insurance industry

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

Benefits and Rewards:

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel, and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio, and more
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance, and dental insurance
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.

Working at NFU Mutual:

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and we're one of only 60 companies across the globe to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024 award, and one of only 2 companies to receive the award for the ninth consecutive year.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative, Finance, and Other
• Industries: Insurance Agencies and Brokerages