Senior Underwriter - Marine Trade

Senior Underwriter – Home Based– ARD1050344

We’re on the hunt for a talented Senior Underwriter to join our marine specialism and the growing team in Navigators and General to manage and underwrite complex new business and renewal risks under delegated binding authorities. In this role, you will focus on developing and maintaining a profitable book of business while fostering strong relationships with brokers, insurers and other key partners. Additionally, you will provide valuable support and guidance to wider underwriting team members, ensuring the overall success of the team.

This is a home based role which will require monthly travel to our office in Brighton.

As the UK Commercial MGA for Ardonagh Advisory; a Gold rated Investor in Customer insurance business Geo specialise in Agriculture, Construction, Property, Liability, Marine and Protection lines, and home to top brands such as Thames Underwriting, Rural and Bravo Networks Underwriting, and continue to see successful growth both organically and through considered acquisition.

So, what does the role of a Senior Underwriter here involve?

As a Senior Underwriter you will provide a pivotal role in assessing and evaluating risks, managing portfolios, and driving underwriting results. Your responsibilities include:

• To underwrite and administer risks (including new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments) and issue accurate compliant documentation on behalf of Insurers within Delegated Underwriting Authority limits, and personal product licensing allowances.
• To clearly demonstrate proactive follow up of risks underwritten to maximize investment of time.
• Collaborate with brokers and clients to gather necessary and accurate information to provide risk evaluation.
• To achieve personal financial targets and maximize contribution to business targets.
• To achieve a high quality of underwriting as demonstrated through quality monitoring.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with all key stakeholders, including brokers, insurers and industry experts.
• To clearly demonstrate strong trading, sales, and negotiation skills in the attainment of new and renewal business.
• Provide expert underwriting guidance to support other members of the team.

What experience does a Senior Underwriter need?

• Cert CII essential
• Extensive specialist underwriting knowledge, ability, and experience DIP CII/ ACII preferable
• Understanding of the use of binder guidelines and authorities, and underwriting process and standards
• A working knowledge of legal and regulatory Insurance framework
• A demonstrably high level of specialist market and specialist product knowledge
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex data and make informed decisions.

In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family, with opportunities to earn your annual salary plus a role-based incentive plan and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

• Holiday entitlement of up to 28 days plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family.
• Gain professional CII or ACII qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects.
• Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire.
• 24-hour support for you and your families physical and mental wellbeing.
• Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more.
• 1 day paid volunteering day to give back to our communities.
• Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - Raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community.
• The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.

Ardonagh Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you beginning employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.