Assistant Marine Underwriter

at  The Ardonagh Group

ASSISTANT MARINE UNDERWRITER – HOME BASED – ARD1072794

We are on the hunt for a talented Assistant Marine Underwriter to join our Marine Trade team and contribute to the ongoing development here at Navigators & General. You will be joining a team that is undergoing transformation following our successful growth, providing you with a fantastic opportunity to make your mark.
As an Assistant Underwriter in our Marine Trade team, you’ll be analysing and underwriting new and existing business and interacting with brokers in our specialist market every day. You will work as part of a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN OUR NEXT ASSISTANT MARINE UNDERWRITER:

As an Assistant Marine Underwriter, we would expect you to have the following skills and experience but the main thing we are looking for is the drive to succeed and help us on our continued journey of success and growth.

• Ideally CII qualified or working towards.
• Proven underwriting experience is desirable.
• Experience of working within an MGA environment and an understanding of the use of binding authority guidelines and authorities would be advantageous.
• A working knowledge of legal and regulatory Insurance framework.
• Understanding of relationship building, active listening, and win-win negotiating.
• IT Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.

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 26 days plus bank holidays, with an option for holiday trading.
• Company funded membership for your CII/ACII qualification.
• Life Assurance, Insurance and Income Protection.
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family.
• Gain CII or ACII qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects.
• Pensions scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire.
• 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing.
• 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities.
• The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group.

WHAT YOU WILL DO HERE AS AN ASSISTANT MARINE UNDERWRITER:

• Quote and set coverage, negotiate terms and conditions on Marine Trade New Business, Mid Term Adjustment and Renewals.
• Underwrite in accordance with underwriting licenses and approval matrix.
• Deliver against underwriting & financial measures as outlined in the N&G plan.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers, by listening, understanding, and meeting customer needs to support onboarding new business and retaining existing customers through delivering excellent service.
• Provide administration support to ensure timely processing of policy transactions.
• Support Navigators & General’s culture by demonstrating trading and negotiation behaviours.
• Resolve technical problems by referring to policies, procedures, specifications and on short-term, defined scope projects.
• Administer and monitor underwriting rules and guidelines and insurance laws and regulations.

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 26 days plus bank holidays, with an option for holiday trading.
• Company funded membership for your CII/ACII qualification.
• Life Assurance, Insurance and Income Protection.
• Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family.
• Gain CII or ACII qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects.
• Pensions scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire.
• 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing.
• 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities.
• The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group