Underwriter

Our business is growing rapidly and we want an ambitious Underwriter to join us on this growth journey. You will have plenty of opportunity to learn and develop in a supportive environment that encourages CPD and affords plenty of opportunity for progression, across the Group. 

This role sits within the underwriting team at Gresham Underwriting Team based in Dartford, Kent but will involve an element of home working as we embrace a hybrid model moving forward. 

Gresham Underwriting are a Managing General Agent (MGA) that underwrites a range of products in the commercial and personal lines classes of the market and form part of the wider Jensten Group.

The right candidate will be joining a fast paced and dynamic business and will help to contribute towards its growth through the underwriting result.

Key responsibilities: 

• To underwrite new business risks, renewal risks and mid-term adjustments in line with agreed authority limits across the whole Gresham product suite.
• Ensure that all underwriting guidelines and binder requirements are adhered to.
• To provide clear underwriting guidance and support to our broker panel by responding to queries via email and answering incoming calls/Live chat
• Develop rapport and strong business relationships with our broker panel through a trading mentality when underwriting.
• To take ownership of certain brokers accounts and be used as their main point of contact.
• Adhere to service level agreements (SLA’s) put in place for the broker panel.
• Provide support to underwriting team members where required.
• Understand how the broker panel is segmented and what the broker development plan means to the business.
• Understand the company KPI’s and goals of the business and what is required to achieve them.
• To buy into the culture and values of Gresham Underwriting and the wider Tasker Insurance Group.

To succeed in this position you will need to require the following: 

• Minimum 3 years underwriting experience
• Positive can-do attitude
• Good communicator
• Team player
• Diligent