Motor Development Underwriter

Eridge Underwriting is a motor specialist Managing General Agent based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. We are a brand for DUAL Corporate Risks Ltd who in turn are part of the Howden Insurance Group.

Eridge generates over £70 million premium income with 75 Brokers throughout the UK.

You have an opportunity to make a positive contribution to a successful business in a working environment which encourages responsibility and supports personal and professional development.

We are a team of 20, looking for a Motor Development Underwriter with at least 5 years  relevant experience to join our Underwriting team, helping The Company to meet growth targets profitably in a controlled and professional way.

• Develop a thorough knowledge of our core insurance products (Private Car, CV, Motor Trade and Taxi) and the way Eridge operates.
• Establish positive working relations with our Brokers, identifying and helping to manage and improve their performance.
• Handle enquiries from our Broker partners, providing guidance on general risk acceptance, provide bespoke quotes, and renewals.
• Assist in ensuring our Brokers are performing their duties on behalf of Eridge in a professional manner.
• Contribute to the department achieving administrative SLA targets.
• To communicate with colleagues on any observations or matters of business interest.
• Help analyse performance of schemes, brokers and product segments.
• Work with our Fraud Team to identify any fraud issues.
• Understand and act on our regulatory and compliance obligations.

• A person who enjoys working within a team and wants to make a positive difference with their own endeavours and in partnership with colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills; confidently handling and interpreting data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills-confident in expressing your views.
• An ability to be a decisive and considered decision maker.
• The ability to build and manage relationships with brokers and other external partners.
• Good organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines.

• A great career opportunity in a company that encourages progression.