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Commercial Underwriter – Renewals

Are you ready for an exciting career opportunity? Commercial Express is looking for an experienced Commercial Underwriter to Join our thriving MGA Business!

About Us:

We’re a dynamic Managing General Agent with the unique ability to ‘hold the pen’ for our insurer partners, allowing us to underwrite innovative products and schemes. We are successful at trading via our cutting-edge online platform but have recently extended our services to provide bespoke Underwriting solutions to our Broker partners.

We are looking for an additional person to join the newly established Trading Team, embrace the vision and focus on managing the renewal book.

We understand that not everyone can commit to full-time hours so please get in touch to see if we can work together to suit your work/life balance.

The Role:

  • Underwriter responsible for monitoring and reviewing the “schemes” renewal book
  • Undertaking pre-renewal reviews and providing quotations in line with CE authority levels
  • Identifying cross-selling opportunities
  • Underwriting profitable business and contributing towards the maintenance of acceptable Loss ratios
  • Implementing KPI’s for renewal retention
  • Collaborating with colleagues and Key Account Managers to secure business
  • Learn & adopt systems, product lines and internal procedures
  • Handling any mid-term alterations to Insurance Policies
  • Provide technical expertise for scheme business to Brokers and Internal Stakeholders
  • Prospecting and Networking with designated Broker partners
  • Identifying product enhancements and rating initiatives

Skills: We are looking for candidates who are or possess:

  • Excellent verbal communication skills and enjoy relationship building
  • Are confident and can make decisions
  • Are proactive, passionate and professional
  • Have good attention to detail
  • Are able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Are flexible and willing to embrace new initiatives

Training will be provided on Commercial Express products and systems.

Requirements:

  • Cert CII or working towards
  • Experience in Commercial Insurance – Property, Liability, Package Insurance

Why Commercial Express? We offer:

  • Hybrid Working (2 days in the office)
  • Competitive salary
  • 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Workplace Pension Scheme offering you flexibility of up to 16%
  • 1 Paid Volunteer Day per year
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to our award-winning e-learning platform
  • Health Cash Plan and more

This role is a real opportunity to join an expanding team and carve out a leading role in the Department – Apply today!

Commercial Underwriter – New Business

Are you ready for an exciting career opportunity? Commercial Express is looking for an experienced Commercial Underwriter to Join our thriving MGA Business!

About Us:

We’re a dynamic Managing General Agent with the unique ability to ‘hold the pen’ for our insurer partners, allowing us to underwrite innovative products and schemes.

We are successful at trading via our cutting-edge online platform but have recently extended our services to provide bespoke Underwriting solutions to our Broker partners.

We are looking for an additional person to join the newly established Trading Team, embrace the vision and focus on New Business growth.

We understand that not everyone can commit to full-time hours so please get in touch to see if we can work together to suit your work/life balance.

The Role:

  • New Business Underwriter responsible for reviewing Broker presentations and underwriting risks in line with CE authority levels
  • Underwriting profitable business and contributing towards the maintenance of acceptable Loss ratios
  • Implementing KPI’s for New Business Growth
  • Collaborating with colleagues and Key Account Managers to secure business
  • Learn & adopt systems, product lines and internal procedures
  • Provide technical expertise for scheme business to Brokers and Internal Stakeholders
  • Prospecting and Networking with designated Broker partners
  • Assisting with scheme testing, identifying product enhancements and rating initiatives

Skills – we are looking for candidates who are or possess:

  • Excellent verbal communication skills and enjoy relationship-building
  • Are confident and can make decisions
  • Are proactive, passionate and professional
  • Have good attention to detail
  • Are able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Are flexible and willing to embrace new initiatives

Training will be provided on Commercial Express products and systems.

Requirements

  • Cert CII or working towards
  • Experience in Commercial Insurance – Property, Liability, Package Insurance

Why Commercial Express? We offer:

  • Hybrid Working (2 days in the office)
  • Competitive salary
  • 27 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Workplace Pension Scheme offering you flexibility of up to 16%
  • 1 Paid Volunteer Day per year
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Access to our award-winning e-learning platform
  • Health Cash Plan and more!

This role is a real opportunity to join an expanding team and carve out a leading role in the Department – Apply today!

Risk & Compliance Manager

Working closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance, you will support the delivery of the departmental business plan in line with the company strategy, by leading the Risk and Compliance team to achieve departmental objectives.

Building effective relationships within the business to ensure that an effective compliance culture is in place, promoting positive engagement and behaviours within Commercial Express, leading by example as a role model.

Development and enhancement of compliance processes in accordance with market practice to meet regulatory expectations, setting up and monitoring adequate and appropriate systems and controls to ensure that the firm meets its regulatory requirements.

Leading on the development, implementation and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures.

Providing sound compliance advice to business stakeholders and escalating material compliance issues to the Head of Risk & Compliance on identification, with analysis of impact, criticality and remedial options.

Motivate your department to perform their duties to the highest level, achieve company KPI’s and Objectives by ensuring your teams are performing in line with agreed targets.

This role includes Line Management responsibilities.

Job Requirements:

  • Background working in an insurance environment, preferably for an MGA or Broker dealing with delegated underwriting authorities
  • Demonstratable experience working in a compliance or conduct role
  • Good knowledge of FCA Rules and Regulations
  • A proactive ‘can do’ and flexible attitude. Be able to recognise priorities at short notice
  • Champions the compliance culture
  • Adherence to FCA principles and act as a role model for the company, leading by example
  • Experience in people management, driving staff to achieve targets and goals,
  • Managing change effectively
  • Experienced in the use of all Microsoft Office applications to an intermediate level
  • Good analytical, problem solving skills
  • Ability to build successful relationships with stakeholders
  • Takes responsibility for own development
  • Ability to innovate and improve processes to drive efficiencies
  • Forward strategic thinking
  • Excellent organisation skills
  • Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
  • Excellent judgement and decision making
  • Ability to use initiative and work well under pressure
  • Analysis of management information.
  • Ability to present information/training by adapting content and tone to suit audience.

Company Information:

At Commercial Express, we are committed to actively seeking and hiring the best people…That’s because people are at the forefront of our Company, and at the heart of everything we do!

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Risk & Compliance Manager to join our MGA Business.

We are a successful and dynamic Managing General Agent. We ‘hold the pen‘ of our insurer partners, meaning we can underwrite the products / schemes for them.

We then sell these products through our online trading platform through our network of 650 broker partners across the UK.

If you are enthusiastic, passionate and enjoy being part of a first-class team, then this could be the role you have been waiting for.

Benefits & Compensation:

  • Workplace Pension Scheme offering you flexibility of up to 16%
  • 29 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 1 Paid Volunteer Day per year
  • Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home combined with a number of days per week in our office on The Waterfront in Brierley Hill. Providing a fantastic work environment to drive our commitment to learning and development, innovation, and collaboration
  • Health Cash Plan and Virtual GP Services
  • Trained Mental Health First Aiders and access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering a range of health and wellbeing, financial and counselling services
  • Professional Membership Status – as part of holding CII Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent Status we offer a variety of funding options to support our people in achieving industry standard qualifications
  • Employee recognition awards and annual employee awards
  • Staff social events throughout the year, including Summer and Christmas parties
  • Long Service awards
  • Free onsite parking
  • Matched funding for charities
  • Death in Service benefit

Liability Underwriter

We have a fantastic opportunity that would suit either an experienced Underwriter or someone with an established insurance or broking background to join our expanding team as a Liability Underwriter.

Ideal candidates will have an excellent working knowledge and understanding of Liability insurance.

In this role you will be negotiating terms, securing renewals, and processing MTA adjustments, alongside providing an exceptional service to our brokers.

You will have a comprehensive understanding of risk analysis, the ability to analyse data, and make informed decisions.

By effectively managing risk, our Underwriters plays a crucial role in contributing to the growth and retention strategy targets of our business.

Job Requirements:

If you are passionate, enthusiastic, and enjoy being part of a first-class team, then this could be a role for you.

  • Knowledge of Underwriting principles and practice.
  • Good risk analysis and technical skills.
  • A Trading Mindset and Commercial Awareness.
  • Ability to use initiative.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Company Information:

At Commercial Express, we are committed to actively seeking and hiring the best people…That’s because people are at the forefront of our Company, and at the heart of everything we do!

We are a successful and dynamic Managing General Agent. We ‘hold the pen‘ of our insurer partners, meaning we can underwrite the products/schemes for them. We then sell these products through our online trading platform through our network of 650 broker partners across the UK, our products combined with our consistent quality service demonstrates our commitment to build and maintain long-term relationships.

Benefits & Compensation:

  • Workplace Pension Scheme offering you flexibility of up to 16%
  • Minimum of 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 1 Paid Volunteer Day per year
  • Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home combined with a number of days per week in our office on The Waterfront in Brierley Hill. Providing a fantastic work environment to drive our commitment to learning and development, innovation, and collaboration
  • Health Cash Plan and Virtual GP Services
  • Trained Mental Health First Aiders and access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering a range of health and wellbeing, financial and counselling services
  • Professional Memberships Funding Options – as part of holding CII Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent Status we offer a variety of funding options to support our people in achieving industry-standard qualifications
  • Employee recognition awards and annual employee awards
  • Staff social events throughout the year, including Summer and Christmas parties
  • Long Service awards
  • Free onsite parking
  • Matched funding for charities
  • Death in Service benefit

SME Underwriter

We have a fantastic opportunity that would suit either an experienced Underwriter or someone with an established insurance or broking background to join our expanding team as an SME Underwriter.

Ideal candidates will have an excellent working knowledge and understanding of SME insurance.

In this role you will be negotiating terms, securing renewals, and processing MTA adjustments, alongside providing an exceptional service to our brokers.

You will have a comprehensive understanding of risk analysis, the ability to analyse data, and make informed decisions.

By effectively managing risk, our Underwriters plays a crucial role in contributing to the growth and retention strategy targets of our business.

Job Requirements:

If you are passionate, enthusiastic, and enjoy being part of a first-class team, then this could be a role for you.

  • Knowledge of Underwriting principles and practice.
  • Good risk analysis and technical skills.
  • A Trading Mindset and Commercial Awareness.
  • Ability to use initiative.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Company Information:

At Commercial Express, we are committed to actively seeking and hiring the best people…That’s because people are at the forefront of our Company, and at the heart of everything we do!

We are a successful and dynamic Managing General Agent. We ‘hold the pen‘ of our insurer partners, meaning we can underwrite the products/schemes for them. We then sell these products through our online trading platform through our network of 650 broker partners across the UK, our products combined with our consistent quality service demonstrates our commitment to build and maintain long-term relationships.

Benefits & Compensation:

  • Workplace Pension Scheme offering you flexibility of up to 16%
  • Minimum of 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 1 Paid Volunteer Day per year
  • Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home combined with a number of days per week in our office on The Waterfront in Brierley Hill. Providing a fantastic work environment to drive our commitment to learning and development, innovation, and collaboration
  • Health Cash Plan and Virtual GP Services
  • Trained Mental Health First Aiders and access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering a range of health and wellbeing, financial and counselling services
  • Professional Memberships Funding Options – as part of holding CII Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent Status we offer a variety of funding options to support our people in achieving industry-standard qualifications
  • Employee recognition awards and annual employee awards
  • Staff social events throughout the year, including Summer and Christmas parties
  • Long Service awards
  • Free on site parking
  • Matched funding for charities
  • Death in Service benefit

Property Underwriter

We have a fantastic opportunity that would suit either an experienced Underwriter or someone with an established insurance or broking background to join our expanding team as a Property Underwriter.

Ideal candidates will have an excellent working knowledge and understanding of Property insurance.

In this role, you will be negotiating terms, securing renewals, and processing MTA adjustments, alongside providing exceptional service to our brokers.

You will have a comprehensive understanding of risk analysis, and the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions.

By effectively managing risk, our Underwriters play a crucial role in contributing to the growth and retention strategy targets of our business.

Job Requirements:

If you are passionate, enthusiastic, and enjoy being part of a first-class team, then this could be a role for you.

  • Knowledge of Underwriting principles and practice.
  • Good risk analysis and technical skills.
  • A Trading Mindset and Commercial Awareness.
  • Ability to use initiative.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Company Information:

At Commercial Express, we are committed to actively seeking and hiring the best people…That’s because people are at the forefront of our Company, and at the heart of everything we do!

We are a successful and dynamic Managing General Agent. We ‘hold the pen‘ of our insurer partners, meaning we can underwrite the products/schemes for them. We then sell these products through our online trading platform through our network of 650 broker partners across the UK, our products combined with our consistent quality service demonstrates our commitment to build and maintain long-term relationships.

Benefits & Compensation:

  • Workplace Pension Scheme offering you flexibility of up to 16%
  • Minimum of 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • 1 Paid Volunteer Day per year
  • Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home combined with a number of days per week in our office on The Waterfront in Brierley Hill. Providing a fantastic work environment to drive our commitment to learning and development, innovation, and collaboration
  • Health Cash Plan and Virtual GP Services
  • Trained Mental Health First Aiders and access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering a range of health and wellbeing, financial and counselling services
  • Professional Memberships Funding Options – as part of holding CII Chartered Insurance Underwriting Agent Status we offer a variety of funding options to support our people in achieving industry-standard qualifications
  • Employee recognition awards and annual employee awards
  • Staff social events throughout the year, including Summer and Christmas parties
  • Long Service awards
  • Free on-site parking
  • Matched funding for charities
  • Death in Service benefit