Head of Underwriting

Employee benefits clients use us for group health, dental, vision and life plans. The company underwrites workers' compensation for small and mid-sized employers.

This role opened up after a team member moved internally. Agent relationships matter here. Expect regular agency visits. The company is based in Brighton, the UK. Our team works from several countries. You will be employed through our employer-of-record partner in India, with a local contract and salary paid in Indian rupees. Working hours overlap with UK business hours. You will write a lot of updates, so clear written English is important.

Key responsibilities:

Document underwriting decisions in the policy file. Negotiate terms, deductibles and pricing with agents. Price accounts using rating tools in Guidewire PolicyCenter and underwriting judgment. Work with loss control on recommendations and follow-up. Re-underwrite renewals for loss trends, exposure changes and rate adequacy. Visit agencies to build relationships and explain our appetite. Mentor underwriting assistants and trainees.

Qualifications:

8+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience. Familiar with Guidewire, Duck Creek or a similar policy system. Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management or a related field. Comfortable negotiating with agents. Working knowledge of commercial property, liability and auto coverage forms. Experience reading loss runs, schedules and financial statements.

Preferred qualifications:

Prior agency or brokerage experience.

Pay and benefits:

Salary: ₹34,00,000 - ₹44,00,000 per year

Annual learning budget. 24 days paid time off. Co-working space stipend. Home office setup budget.

If you are shortlisted, we will reach out to set up a first call.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Collins Insurance Services Ltd.