Underwriter - Financial Lines

Department: Specialty Lines

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: BE - Brussels

Description

You will be responsible for developing new profitable business. Involved in all aspects of underwriting, including new business, renewal underwriting, you will develop and maintain long-term broker relationships and wallet share. You will also travel on an ad-hoc basis to meet our brokers in the UK and internationally.

A key aspect of your role will be to establish and maintain long-term broker relationships generating new business and maintaining renewal business in our core territories. You will also travel on an ad-hoc basis to meet our brokers both in the UK and internationally.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to and manage enquiries from brokers in a timely and professional manner
• Proactively develop and seek out new business via brokers and clients
• Explain the features, advantages and benefits of CFC's new and existing products and coverage enhancements as well as supporting the launch of new products
• Attending and hosting corporate hospitality events
• Investigate insurance legislation, regulation, and compliance issues within our target markets
• Identify and research ongoing opportunities to develop our offering, including assisting our products team in the development of new products.
• Supporting the Financial Lines practice projects and supporting the underwriting team with training and induction of junior team members
• Meet and deliver to agreed performance standards and new business and renewal targets

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Lines product underwriting.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong drive for success.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Adaptable and open to change in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyse data.
• Familiarity with AI tools like Copilot is an advantage.