Commercial Underwriter

Bristol Area, United Kingdom

Job Description


We have an exciting opportunity for a diligent General Insurance professional to join our Mid-Term Adjustments and Renewals team as a Commercial Underwriter where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be responsible for evaluating and assessing risks across a variety of business classes, including our Motor Trade, Farm and Commercial Select products.

Here at NFU mutual, we operate with a unique model of a tied agency network. Our NFU Mutual agencies are the vital day-to-day link with our customers and, as an Underwriter, you\'ll build strong relationships and work collaboratively with our Agents, resolving complex referrals and ensuring effective management of the insurance risk cost whilst delivering the right solution and service for our members.

This role is based in our Bristol office, however, we understand how important a positive work-life balance is, so to help you give your best, we offer great facilities when you want to be in an office environment and support to work up to 80% of your hours from home.

We provide a comprehensive induction to the role and, to make sure you get the most out of this, you will need to be able to commit to being in the office full-time for the first 6 months. Following your induction, you will receive ongoing training which will support your career progression and personal growth.

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday with shifts between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

About you

Ideally, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have previous experience of working within a Commercial Underwriting role, however we are able to consider individuals at various levels in their career journey. If you have previous exposure to a broad range of Commercial General Insurance products and are a keen learner, we would love to hear from you.

It\xe2\x80\x99s important that you\xe2\x80\x99re able to demonstrate effective communication skills which will enable you to establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the business, with the ability and confidence to challenge and influence where necessary.

To join our team, you\xe2\x80\x99ll also have:

  • A customer-focused mind, with strong attention to detail
  • The confidence to work in a regulated environment
  • The ability to make rational and logical decisions in a fast-paced environment
Benefits and rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
  • Salary up to \xc2\xa342,000 depending on experience
  • Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
  • Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
  • A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
  • Access to savings at High Street brands, travel, and supermarkets
  • \xc2\xa320 contribution to a monthly gym membership \xe2\x80\x93 subject to T&Cs
  • Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
  • Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
  • Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
  • Unlimited access to Refer a Friend \xc2\xa3500 bonus scheme
  • Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
  • Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
Working at NFU Mutual

We\xe2\x80\x99re one of the UK\xe2\x80\x99s leading general insurance and financial services companies and proud to be Which? Insurance Brand of the Year 2023. For over 110 years we\xe2\x80\x99ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us. We pride ourselves on being \xe2\x80\x9ca great place to work\xe2\x80\x9d and are one of only 39 companies across the globe, and the only organisation with headquarters in the UK, to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2023 award. We were also named in the LinkedIn Top 25 Companies List 2021 and the Glassdoor Best 50 Workplaces List 2023.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.

NFU Mutual

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2984094
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £42000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bristol Area, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned