Regional Development Underwriter

We’re on the lookout for a Development or New Business Underwriter, who wants to excel and develop their careers at Covea.  The ideal candidate will enjoy working as part of a team, and will be open and transparent with the broker community and colleagues throughout the business.

This is a hybrid role and will involve working from home and also being out on the road visiting our brokers.  There will also be a requirement to visit our Chelmsford office from time to time.

What will I be doing?

• Lead and develop partnership relationships across a dedicated panel of Mid-Market brokers, through scheduled frequent broker visits, broker training, social events and undertake performance review meetings to deliver the planned growth in commercial lines mid market business
• Profitably underwrite and account manage commercial mid-market risks, within Covéa Insurance’s underwriting strategy, including underwriting on site in broker offices
• Develop a pipeline of mid market prospects and utilise our tactical trading tools to deliver an effective new business service, continually providing brokers with a competitive advantage
• Promote the benefits of Covea Insurance products and services across Mid Market, SME and Schemes
• Supporting colleagues achieve our planned renewal retention and rate improvement targets in the region
• Maintain an accurate audit trail using Covéa Insurance’s systems, practices and procedures.
• Maintain an up to date knowledge of:
  • The commercial lines market
  • The Mid-Market broking marketplace
  • Legislation and litigation which could affect the writing of business
• Support mid-market operational & process improvement

You should apply if have…

• Proven relationship management skills
• Experienced in profitably underwriting larger and more complex commercial risks
• Portfolio Management capability
• Able to deliver financial targets and develop future plans
• Provide technical and soft skills support to colleagues
• A strong & decisive approach to commercial underwriting
• Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to promote our wider proposition and influence positive outcomes
• Able to operate independently and actively engage at team level to deliver common goals
• Proactive, innovative and always willing to take the lead
• Minimum Dip CII or progress towards, is preferred

We understand that some candidates may be hesitant to apply for a position if they do not meet all the criteria listed in the job description. At Covéa, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Therefore, if you are interested in applying for this role but do not fully meet all the requirements, we still encourage you to submit your application.

What’s on offer?

• 36.25 working hours per week with flexitime, (along with a range of flexible working options)
• Annual pay review and performance related bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holidays
• Continued professional development through internal training programmes, professional qualifications and apprenticeships
• A wealth of support for your mental, financial & physical wellbeing through our Wellbeing group
• A range of health benefits such as access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, free eye tests, flu jabs and the option to opt into private medical insurance
• Tusker Car Scheme – salary sacrifice scheme which lets you drive away a brand new, fully maintained and insured car for up to four years.
• Generous pension scheme with a 7.5% minimum employer pension contribution, matched  to maximum of 9% dependant on your contribution
• Additional benefits such as discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes and discounts at lots of retailers through Perkpal.

Our Mission…

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create engaged, inclusive teams. Being an inclusive workplace means taking action to make sure everyone has equal opportunity to succeed, irrespective of their differences. We celebrate our differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

We want to ensure that our recruitment process is fair for all.  If you require any reasonable adjustments or wish to discuss in more detail, then please get in contact with us or mention it during the online application process.

Salary:

Up to £57,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance

Working hours:

36.25