Commercial Underwriter (Home Based)

The role

COVID -19 update

Were actively looking for people to join our teams, and were committed in protecting your health and wellbeing during every step of our recruitment process. If youre successful in securing a role with us youll find well be doing things a little bit differently! This may mean youll initially join our team working from home. During this time well work with you to make sure you have the tools and equipment you need and that you feel part of our outstanding DLG team!

About Us

At Direct Line Group, were crafting the future. With a mission to make insurance easier and better value for our customers, we embrace change in all its richness and variety. Its not just what we do; its how we do it. We bring our whole selves to work every day and embrace fresh thinking after all, Britain is constantly evolving and to protect the nation, we adapt with it.

Across our diverse brands including Direct Line, Churchill, Privilege and Green Flag change takes many forms. We appreciate the knowledge and skills that each one of us brings to the business. Its hard not to be passionate about the things that make us outstanding. Boldness, curiosity and passion go a long way. And theyre helping us transform the industry we lead.

Purpose of Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Underwriter to join our Farm Web team. This is a home based (remote) role offered on full-time, permanent basis.

You will form part of our underwriting team to win and retain profitable business from brokers serviced by your assigned Region, which will give you the opportunity to improve and develop your underwriting and trading skills.

Key Accountabilities

Top and Bottom Line Financial Performance for the Region

Meeting and where possible, exceeding brokers service expectations

Building relationships with key broker personnel to support business goals

Deliver high quality service to your Regions brokers

Deliver rate carry requirements for your areas of responsibility

Ensuring all activities are carried out within Governance Frameworks

Contribute to the wider business activities

Developing your own Personal Development Plan

Ensuring personal output is accurate and timely

Identify, own and manage the risks involved in running our business appropriate to my role, in line with the Direct Line Group risk framework

Skills and Qualities you'll need:

Previous underwriting experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good attention to detail

Experience or an understanding of the insurance industry

Awareness of agricultural market, agricultural motor insurance knowledge

Hours: 35 hours