Financial Lines Underwriter (Top Global Insurer) – Reading

Job title:

Financial Lines Underwriter (Top Global Insurer) – Reading

Company

Aston Charles

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with this world-leading insurance company that is seeking a talented Financial Lines Underwriter.This insurer is arguably the most exciting insurer in the market right now and you will see it regularly in the press; for winning awards, hiring some of the brightest minds in the industry, and developing new, innovative product lines.This position has arisen as a result of the company’s impressive expansion; it is enjoying 20% year on year growth, and is on track to double in size over the next 5 years.Not only is this an opportune time to join the company, this organisation is extremely well-renowned for its culture; many of its staff citing, “this is the best employer I have ever worked for.” In fact, it is difficult to find someone in this company who hasn’t recently had, or is on track to receive, a promotion.Working within the specialist Financial Lines Division, you’ll be underwriting new business enquiries from a wide variety of brokers throughout the UK, using your sound technical and negotiation skills to secure profitable business.Specific duties will include, but not be limited to, underwriting a variety of commercial cases across various product lines, collaborating with the Claims team, as well as developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with the Technical department and the wider business. Being a growing business that very much listens to, and implements employees’ great ideas and suggestions, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in some really interesting ad hoc projects and make a real difference.Much of the business is Professional Indemnity themed, and so you must have strong experience within the PI arena. Candidates from a variety of specialisms (such as the Professions, Miscellaneous, Tech, Life Sciences etc.) will be considered. As you’ll be regularly dealing with brokers, you’ll have excellent communication skills, together with a good track record of maintaining and developing relationships.You’ll be rewarded with a generous basic salary (Negotiable depending on experience), plus a highly lucrative bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions.Our client operates a hybrid-working arrangement, and for those who live far away from one of the offices, it can be predominantly home-based.Aston Charles – a personalised service from industry expertsGeneral Insurance and Financial Services Recruitment

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 07:47:18 GMT

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