Trading Underwriter

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Trading Underwriter Location: Basildon Salary: Negotiable We’re strengthening our team at Plum Underwriting and looking for a Trading Underwriter to join the team as we continue to grow. The role of the Trading underwriter is to evaluate the risk and exposures of customers for new business, mid-term adjustments and renewals. Quoting, converting and retaining business to meet budget and underwriting performance targets for the range of specialist home insurance products throughout all Plum’s distribution channels, ensuring Plum provides excellent service to its brokers at all times. The day to day: Underwrite in accordance with the Plum Internal Underwriting Guide and the Underwriting authority awarded Trade with Brokers to maximise conversion and retention within your authority Monthly reporting to Line Manager Renewal/Existing and New Business Control Take underwriting referrals from other offices where outside individuals level of authority Understand/support and drive income, conversion and retention objectives Assist in the development of new & existing products Deal with incoming enquiries from clients, insurers and other third parties in a professional and timely manner To underwrite taking all necessary care to protect the interest of our capacity providers What’s on offer: A negotiable basic salary + bonus and all the normal benefits (Pension, Holidays etc.) A management team that is passionate about looking after their team and developing them Full funding for relevant professional qualifications and ongoing personal development Your experience: Ideally, you’ll have experience of successfully underwriting a mixed household / Commercial Property portfolio A varied skill set that includes strong Communication (both written and verbal), sales, negotiation, analytical and IT skills. Previous experience within an MGA business would be highly beneficial For more information please apply online or contact Dan Hurley. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants. Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world’s largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater “WE”—never “me.” While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers.