Corporate Property Technical Manager - West Midlands (Hybrid Working)
Posted: 22 July 2022
Job description
We are currently seeking a Corporate Property Technical which is working for a very well-respected insurance company who have been trading effectively for over 100 years.
This role would be reporting into their West Midlands regional office however they would support hybrid working with a minimum 1 day being in the office, or more if desired.
About the role
They have an exciting opportunity for a General Insurance professional with a technical background in Commercial Property to join their Large Corporate Department as a Technical Specialist.
Their Corporate Insurance Department are responsible for the company’s largest clients, with premium sizes ranging from £100k up to £10mil. As a Technical Specialist, you will manage the Large Corporate Property portfolio of circa £60m GWP to ensure the most complex and high-value cases are underwritten to deliver their growth and profit objectives.
The successful candidate will be responsible for exposure management and managing account performance, using financial data and other MI to identify areas that might require rating action and changes in acceptance criteria, as well as monitoring the implementation of any modifications.
Additionally, you will develop, coach and mentor Underwriters to ensure they have the required skills and knowledge to provide effective technical support. You will also contribute to the planning and development of skills and resources within the department, ensuring structures and plans are designed to deliver the right level of technical capability and customer service behaviours. This role does not have any direct reports.
This is a high-profile role which will enable you to gain exposure across the wider business. You will establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as Head Office Underwriting, Pricing, with Brokers/Agents.
About you
The successful candidate will possess a strong technical background working with Commercial Property insurance products. This could be a case underwriting background, or you may have a broking or reinsurance background – either way, we would love to hear from you.
You will be a logical and strategic thinker with previous experience of acting as a technical referral point for the most complex and high-value Property accounts.
A proven performer, you will have the ability to interpret complex data and produce underwriting portfolio analysis reports as well as delivering commercially sound recommendations in line with the company’s risk appetite and strategy.
It’s important that you can demonstrate strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills partnered with a collaborative approach and the confidence to influence and challenge decisions where necessary.
Benefits and Rewards
When you join their team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:
- Salary – up to £65k, possibly more
- Annual bonus (up to 25% of salary)
- Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
- A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
- Private medical insurance + options to add family members
- Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
- £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
- Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
- Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
- Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
- Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
This is a fantastic and quite unique opportunity where there would be massive scope to develop your career within.
For further information, please contact Andy Baker on 07834 596414/0113 4931720 or email andy@cryerbaker.co.uk
