**Commercial Underwriting Leadership Role**
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The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of underwriters and support staff, overseeing the day-to-day running of the commercial department. They will be responsible for managing broker relationships, ensuring compliance and audit processes are met, and chairing weekly underwriting meetings.
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Key responsibilities include:
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* Lead and develop a high-performing team of underwriters and support staff
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* Oversee the smooth operation of the commercial department
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* Manage broker relationships and negotiate terms
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* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and monthly audit processes
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* Chair weekly underwriting meetings and contribute to board-level discussions
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Additionally, the ideal candidate will have experience in product development, renewal retention, and broker analysis, as well as strong technical knowledge and commercially aware leadership skills.
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**Required Skills and Qualifications**
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The following skills and qualifications are essential for this role:
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* Strong background in commercial underwriting across a range of products
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* Proven experience in managing or leading underwriting teams
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* Excellent broker relationship and negotiation skills
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* Strong technical knowledge and ability to oversee compliance and audit requirements
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* Commercially aware, with the ability to contribute to product development and departmental strategy
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* Confident leader with strong organisational and reporting skills
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**Benefits**
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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underwriting leader to join a dynamic team and make a significant contribution to the company's success.
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**Others**
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The ideal candidate will be able to deliver performance and sales reporting in line with business objectives and provide training, appraisals, and leadership to ensure the team continues to perform at a high level.