Senior Construction Underwriter (Highly Prestigious Insurer) - Aston Charles Ltd : Job Details

There is no doubt about it - this company is one of the most exciting insurers in the market right now.

As a result of strategic growth, our client is seeking a talented Construction Underwriter to join its highly successful team.

This insurer operates in over 20 countries, and is very much renowned as a world-leader within its chosen markets. The company arranges insurance for some of the most fascinating risks on the planet, and has a reputation for excellence, innovation and formidable customer service.

Not only does the company provide crucial financial protection to a diverse range of customers, it also provides its employees with some of the most attractive career development opportunities in the market.

Many people who join this company cite, "this is the best place I have ever worked at". It is genuinely difficult to find a company that invests so heavily in its staff because they want them to benefit from "proper careers, where every member of staff has a mentor."Our client has a formidable Contractors Combined policy that was specifically designed by carefully consulting with its partner brokers. With many USPs, as well as the added-value benefits that the wider group has to offer, this "Turnkey" solution is being extremely well-received in the market.Predominantly, you’ll be involved with writing new SME / Mid-Market business from existing partner brokers. This is NOT a sales role, and you will be provided with enquiries by the company’s dedicated BDMs. You’ll take referrals from the team and help guide more junior colleagues, whilst building and maintaining relationships with your broker panel.It is absolutely essential that you have Construction Liability experience and that you are passionate about this sector. You’ll be joining the business at a very exciting time of growth, and you will have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the Construction division. Being a growing business that very much listens to, and implements employees’ great ideas and suggestions, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in some really interesting projects and make a real difference.

"I really want to stress that this is NOT a 'dead-end’ underwriting role", says the Director. "We are extremely passionate about developing our staff, and this role has the genuine potential to progress into a number of different areas, such General Management, Technical, Compliance, Sales and more." When Aston Charles visited this company recently, it was difficult to find someone who hadn’t recently had, or was soon about to have, a promotion!

Our client operates a hybrid-working arrangement, allowing you to work 2 days from home. The team are well-renowned in the industry for their friendly, supportive and collaborative environment, and there are lots of sports and social events available, including an incredible annual summer ball!

You’ll be rewarded with a generous basic salary (to circa £65K but negotiable depending on experience), plus a highly lucrative 20% bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions and financial bonuses for passing CII qualifications.

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