About Islands Insurance Group:
At Islands Insurance Group, we’re committed to providing expert insurance solutions while building strong relationships with brokers and clients. As a leading insurance provider in the Channel Islands, we work closely with both personal and commercial customers to meet their insurance needs. We’re looking for a Trading Underwriter to join our team and help drive business growth while delivering excellent service.
About the role: Trading Underwriter
As a Trading Underwriter at Islands Insurance Group, you’ll work with brokers and sub-agents to maximise business opportunities. You’ll analyse risks, negotiate policy terms, and ensure underwriting decisions align with company goals. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with brokers and helping to improve our processes for better efficiency and customer experience.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assess and analyse risks, set policy terms, and ensure underwriting decisions align with company goals.
- Work with the MGA Performance Manager to meet and exceed business targets.
- Develop a pipeline of new business and secure clients through internal and external brokers.
- Build strong relationships with brokers and act as a key point of contact.
- Encourage continuous improvement in processes to boost efficiency and customer service.
- Monitor and report on business performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Review and manage existing client portfolios to ensure strong service and underwriting performance.
- Support short-term projects and initiatives as needed.
- Foster a positive team culture that recognises performance and innovation.
What you’ll need:
- A relevant professional qualification (or working towards one), such as DIP CII, are desirable.
- At least 5 years of experience in a trading role within general insurance.
- Experience working in both B2B and B2C environments is preferred.
- A strong track record of achieving business targets and working in a customer-focused, results-driven role.
- Experience leading teams, improving processes, and managing change is preferred.
Why work with us:
At Islands Insurance Group, we value our employees and provide a supportive and dynamic work environment. We offer:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities to grow and develop within the company.
- A culture that values teamwork, innovation, and professional growth.