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About the Role
As a senior member of the digital agricultural underwriting team, you will contribute to the team's vision and strategy for profitable growth. You will assist in the day-to-day underwriting of allocated accounts to achieve target income and profitability, in line with the MSIG Europe business plan. This role provides technical and administrative support to the Lead Underwriter, including statistical analysis, research, and reporting on business activity. You will also assist with the production of relevant reports to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements, and provide a client-centric service ensuring fair outcomes for customers within agreed service level agreements.
Responsibilities
- Underwrite Farm & Estate Machinery, Motor, and associated risks.
- Exercise underwriting authority to make informed decisions across the agricultural portfolio.
- Provide technical guidance and referral support to colleagues and Coverholders.
- Contribute to the development and execution of the agricultural underwriting proposition.
- Utilize analytical and technical underwriting skills to assess portfolio performance, influence risk selection, and identify opportunities for profitable growth.
- Minimize loss exposure for all products, including those distributed by partners with delegated authorities.
- Assist in the day-to-day underwriting of allocated accounts to achieve target income and profitability.
- Provide technical and administrative support to the Lead Underwriter.
- Assist with the production of relevant reports ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Provide a client-centric service ensuring fair outcomes for customers.
- Act in accordance with the company’s Business Ethics Policy.
- Act in compliance with all relevant Company, FCA, and other regulatory and legal requirements.
- Assist with monitoring and confirmation of regulatory and legal compliance for the department.
- Ensure all underwriting decisions are made in accordance with underwriting guides, individual line guide authority, and underwriting procedures.
- Ensure completion of all training modules as requested by the company.
- Assist with audits of brokers and coverholders.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with internal & external clients and brokers.
- Contribute to the development of new brokers, clients, and market relationships.
- Alert the Lead Underwriter to situations that may lead to complaint or be contrary to business aspirations.
- Effectively represent self and class in external activities, groups, and committees.
- Contribute to the development of allocated accounts to achieve business plan targets.
- Take a lead in the production, review, and analysis of monthly and quarterly figures.
- Generate and maintain additional reports as required.
- Assist in the production of market and client research, database maintenance, and awareness of competitor activity.
- Assist with the underwriting and servicing of allocated accounts.
- Act in a way to positively promote & improve products and propositions.
- Review KPIs on a regular basis to ensure growth & service targets are met.
- Review all risks, quotes, endorsements, and declarations.
- Act as peer reviewer on risks and material endorsements.
- Ensure team resources are deployed effectively.
- Guide and develop junior colleagues.
- Conduct regular review meetings with junior colleagues.
- Ensure own development in technical and non-technical competency.
- Maintain awareness of other classes of business and the underwriting strategy of MSIG Europe.
Requirements
- Experience and knowledge across additional agricultural product lines would be advantageous.
- Strong Agricultural Motor and Farm underwriting expertise.
- Good understanding of fleet rating, NCD methodologies, and agricultural risk exposures.
- Strong analytical, risk assessment, and decision-making skills.
- Commercial awareness with a focus on profitable portfolio management.
- Data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of underwriting systems, digital trading platforms, and relevant technologies.
- Understanding of market developments, competitor activity, and industry trends.
- Excellent communication, relationship management, and influencing skills.
- Client-focused with a commitment to service excellence.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workload and perform effectively under pressure.
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to support and develop colleagues.
- Resilient, adaptable, and results-oriented.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Skills
- Agricultural Underwriting
- Farm & Estate Machinery Underwriting
- Motor Underwriting
- Risk Assessment
- Portfolio Management
- Data Analysis
- Reporting
- Presentation Skills
- Underwriting Systems
- Digital Trading Platforms
- Communication
- Relationship Management
- Influencing Skills
- Client Service
- Organisational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Prioritisation
- Working Under Pressure
- Leadership
- Team Development
- Adaptability
- Results-Oriented
- Continuous Learning
Location
- MSIG Europe
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
About the Company
- MSIG Europe is a leading insurance provider.