Senior Underwriter - New Business

Travelers Insurance

Birmingham, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; benefits include pri...
Hybrid
Strong experience of underwriting
Deep knowledge of products and regulatory environment
Ability to negotiate in difficult situations with brokers
The role involves taking the lead on developing and managing new business submissions, quotes, and binds while working strategically alongside broker partners

Job Summary

  • The role involves taking the lead on developing and managing new business submissions, quotes, and binds while working strategically alongside broker partners.
  • Travelers offers a hybrid work policy requiring employees to work three days a week in the office and two days at home.
  • Employees are eligible for private medical insurance, pension contributions, and a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually.

Matching Summary

The role involves taking the lead on developing and managing new business submissions, quotes, and binds while working strategically alongside broker partners.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Benefits include private medical insurance, pension contribution, and 25+ days holiday

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong experience of underwriting
  • Deep knowledge of products and regulatory environment
  • Ability to negotiate in difficult situations with brokers
  • Experience coaching and mentoring others
  • Analytical critical thinking skills for risk assessment

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of competitor press releases and trade press
  • Project management experience for business changes
  • Willingness to travel to meetings
  • Hybrid work arrangement flexibility
  • Collaborative team culture participation

Key Requirements

  • A Levels or similar qualification
  • Strong experience in financial analysis or risk assessment
  • Experience in underwriting moderate to complex accounts

Work Rights

Not specified

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