Underwriter

A bit about us:

Most new business comes from referrals by existing clients. We have been writing policies for the same farms and small businesses since 1992. Licensing (property and casualty, life and health) is paid for, with study time during work hours.

This role balances growth with profitability. You will be measured on new business, retention and loss ratio. The Underwriter reviews and prices commercial insurance submissions from independent agents and decides what to write, and on what terms. The company is based in Liverpool, the UK. The team is distributed across several countries. Employment is through our payroll partner in Denmark. Salary is paid monthly in local currency. Core hours are 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM UK time.

Your responsibilities:

• Review submissions for risk quality, completeness and appetite fit
• Negotiate terms, deductibles and pricing with agents
• Price accounts using rating tools in Guidewire PolicyCenter and underwriting judgment
• Follow underwriting guidelines and state filing requirements

Requirements:

• 3+ years of commercial lines underwriting experience
• Comfortable negotiating with agents
• Clear written underwriting rationale
• Able to travel up to 20% for agency visits

Perks and benefits:

• Paid parental leave
• Performance bonus
• Home office setup budget
• Flexible hours
• Public holidays observed per your country
• Monthly internet allowance
• 20 days paid time off

Due to the number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Bell Benefits.