Motor Technical Underwriter

Ready to join a team that’s leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good! We’ve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. With a bold commitment for digital innovation, we’re transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do.

We currently have an opening for a Technical Motor Underwriter to join our Underwriting team. We are looking for a motivated individual with strong underwriting skills and basic Java development knowledge. The role involves assessing motor insurance risks, setting terms, and collaborating on digital initiatives. Ideal for someone keen to combine technical underwriting expertise with hands-on support for IT and system enhancement projects in a growing team.

What you’ll do:

• Design and build secure and tested customer documentation for esure’s customers.
• Ensure appropriate coverage is given to customers whilst mitigating volatility and potential unknown risks.
• Maintaining core motor products crafted to deliver customer value and that follow various legislation/regulation.
• Report on the value for money metrics across all products.
• Use of company, industry, regulatory and technical knowledge to drive profit, efficiency and customer outcomes improve esure’s competitive edge.
• Work on underwriting, product, and pricing related projects through to conclusion, working with other departments as required.
• Maintenance of the motor products underlying ABI files, ensuring they are updated routinely, various mappings are appropriate and delivering outcomes that meet strategic requirements.

We’d love you to bring:

• Prior experience of developing policy wordings through use of code.
• Coding experience using HTML, CSS, ReactJS, NodeJS or equivalent.
• A focus on results with the drive and energy to deliver.
• A willingness to learn new data led processes.
• Understanding of the output from sophisticated risk pricing and modelling techniques and software.
• Knowledge of key motor insurance risk drivers.
• Knowledge of underwriting and trading using current technologies including machine learning and optimisation.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential.
• Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure’s success.
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday.
• Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances.
• Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues.
• Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members.
• We’ll elevate your career with hands-on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources.
• Driving good in the world couldn’t be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities.
• Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues.
• We’re a proud supporter of the ABI’s ‘Make Flexible Work’ campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need.
• Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.
• We celebrate individuality and create spaces where unique backgrounds and experiences can come together.
• We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation.
• Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.