Construction Underwriter (Not Specified)
Massenhove Recruitment Limited - Kensington, London
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AS PART OF OUR CLIENTS EXPANSION, WE ARE NOW LOOKING FOR 2 CONSTRUCTION UNDERWRITERS, EITHER 1 SENIOR AND 1 JUNIOR, OR 2 MID LEVEL.All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.Purpose of Role/Job Overview Construction / Liability Underwriter writing wages and turnover business on a presentation basisUnderwriting a high volume of wages and turnover business, average premium is circa 3,000 with a potential to write up to a premium of 100,000Ability to interpret policy / endorsement wordings and have experience in writing own or modifying existing wordingsOnce trained it is expected that the individual will be autonomous, working to achieve personal new business targetsMinimum of 3 years' experience within construction / liabilityDetermine policy terms and calculating premiums in line with both in-house authority limits and insurer binding authority agreementsDemonstrating your contribution to loss ratio control by effectively adhering to Company's underwriting controls.To positively reinforce and display values and to actively drive the business forward in achieving its objectives.Experience in writing high risk and hard to place business is desired but not necessaryExisting broker relationships that would support in this role is desired, but again not necessaryKey AccountabilitiesMeeting and where possible, exceeding brokers service levels and expectations.Identifies cover and hazards that will impact on the acceptance, pricing, or terms applicable to a risk.Understands the impact of claims and risk management on the performance of a case and demonstrates an ability to review taking these factors into account.Build and maintain strong relationships with key trading partners to maximize influence.Support the development and operation of sales campaigns to drive the acquisition of profitable business.Other Activities, Duties and ResponsibilitiesMaintain and develop market awareness.Maintain good working relationships with all internal departments.Maintain an open communication ethos with colleagues and managers.Demonstrate model behavioursComply with all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements to ensure obligations are met.Contribute to wider business activities. xjdpvnf Operate within individual underwriting authorities and guidelines.
Created: 2026-03-07