Regional Development Underwriter – Home Based, United KingdomSalary: Dependent on ExperienceWe\’re on the lookout for a Regional Development Underwriter to join our Commercial Lines team.
The role is a hybrid role, therefore will involve a mix of working from home, along with time in our Chelmsford office and also on the road visiting our Brokers in the South East of England.
Covéa Insurance offer a wide range of home, motor and commercial insurance backed by our award-winning customer service. Our purpose is to \”help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does\”. It\’s the reason we are here, and it\’s the task we all focus on every day.
What will I be doing?
- Lead and develop partnership relationships across a dedicated panel of Mid-Market brokers, working closely with the Regional Development Manager and Regional Underwriting Development Manager, 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
- 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
What would we like to see in you?
Someone who enjoys working within a team environment, hard-working and committed to achieving Chelmsford\’s financial business plan. To be open and transparent with the broker community and colleagues throughout the business.
We are looking for ambitious and driven people who want to excel and develop their careers at Covea
You should apply if you have…
- Proven relationship management skills
- Experienced in profitably underwriting larger and more complex commercial risks
- Portfolio Management capability
- 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
- Proactive, innovative and always willing to take the lead
- Minimum Dip CII or progress towards, is preferred
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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, 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:Dependent on Experience
Working hours:36.25…