Commercial Property Underwriter

We are seeking a development-orientated Commercial Property Underwriter to join a long established team of Real Estate Underwriters, based in Birmingham.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate and also client management / servicing, because you will be working with some major pension providers in order to discuss proposition and service delivery, and then underwriting the business too – well at least overseeing the underwriting with the rest of the team.

You must have the experience of underwriting wide portfolios of Commercial property owners / real estate, and ideally be comfortable building rapport with Clients. If you do, you would present the ideal individual.

What is on offer

• A strong salary – up to £65,000 – dependent upon experience
• Annual Bonus based on Company and individual performance
• Financial Benefits you would expect of a longstanding, UK wide, Commercial insurance broker – including private medical, DIS, Pension.
• A role that will provide exceptional career prospects to grow within the business
• Support from studies, gym memberships, and hybrid working – in the office circa 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to gather necessary underwriting information
• Under an extensive DUA, review and evaluate property information, such as location, construction, and occupancy, and price the cover accordingly
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and industry partners
• Work with the more Junior Underwriters of the team to ensure clients receive excellent customer service while working to secure new business opportunities
• Ensure compliance with insurance regulations and company underwriting guidelines

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial property underwriting or related field
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of Commercial Underwriting trends, and the real estate market in general hat is relevant to the role.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment

Day-to-day

• Reviewing and analyzing commercial property insurance applications
• Communicating with clients, agents, and industry partners to gather underwriting information
• Assessing property risks and determining appropriate coverage and pricing
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure effective underwriting processes
• Cultivating and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent customer service

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