Underwriter

Location: London/Hybrid (Typically 2/3 days in the office)

Type: Full time – Permanent

At Price Forbes, we provide much more than just a workplace. We are dedicated to fostering skill development and knowledge within a team that is passionate about their work, values their Employees, and truly celebrates diversity. Working at Price Forbes means you’ll be part of The Ardonagh Group. We are proud of our innovative environment offering many opportunities for growth across the wider group. Employees regularly move between our united teams, and we encourage you to make your role your own. Our offices are lively and exciting places to be, but we understand that life needs flexibility, and offer a genuinely flexible approach to working. If you are looking to join a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans, this role could be an ideal fit for you.

What we can offer:

• Inclusive culture with apprenticeships, study support, participation in our annual Spotlight Awards, Community Trust, Sports Teams, office socials, events and so much more.
• Supportive management team and working alongside some of the industry’s top talent.
• Access to wellbeing programs, fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses including supermarkets, gym memberships, restaurants, and healthcare cash plans.

Benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 10% (providing you, the Employee provides 5%).
• Good work life balance - flexibility to suit you.
• Competitive salary.
• Life Assurance at X4 of your base salary.
• Group Income Protection.
• Generous Annual Leave entitlement.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Group annual bonus scheme.

Purpose of the Role:

To ensure the delivery of accurate and timely underwriting services to the Lectio Client Base. This requires an in-depth awareness of the Lectio Underwriting Parameters and the regulatory responsibilities of a Lloyds’ Coverholder. Whilst aligned to the Casualty line of business, the role requires commitment, awareness and support of all Lectio GWP growth targets.

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Maintain a thorough knowledge and continued awareness of the Lectio DUA and Underwriting Parameters.
• Support the Senior Underwriter in delivering a high-quality underwriting service on the PFP Casualty book.
• Maintain a detailed understanding of the referral rules relative to the book and ensure professional and clear issuance of referrals to the panel.
• Proactively monitor the utilisation performance relative to the Casualty Line of Business.
• Support the senior underwriters and other Lectio colleagues in fostering a positive and respectful team environment.
• Understand and support the end-to-end process relative to the Lectio book.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years within the London Insurance Market.
• Experience and knowledge of a Lloyds’ Coverholder environment.
• Experience as an Assistant UW within a Coverholder or Underwriting environment.
• High level proficiency in MS Outlook, Word and Excel – PowerPoint experience can be beneficial.
• Strong, analytical, verbal and written communication skills.

Person Specification:

The role would be split between home working and the London office. As such you should have the ability to be self-motivated/disciplined but also be a team player. This role requires a continued proactive mindset, including a desire to learn, whilst also encouraging and supporting team members. A commitment to support other lines of business as, and when required by the Lectio leaders.

Think you don’t meet every requirement? We are an equal opportunities Employer, dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive, bring their whole self to work, and reach their full potential. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly match what we are looking for, please apply anyway. You might just be the right fit for the job, or other opportunities we may have within the wider Group.

Equity, diversity and inclusion:

We truly value the diversity of our teams and as a Group, we are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, as we appreciate every perspective is a significant part of our success. Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.