Motor Development Underwriter

Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 23,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.

Eridge Underwriting is a motor specialist Managing General Agent based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. We are a brand for DUAL Corporate Risks Ltd who in turn are part of the Howden Insurance Group.

Eridge generates over £70 million premium income with 75 Brokers throughout the UK.

You have an opportunity to make a positive contribution to a successful business in a working environment which encourages responsibility and supports personal and professional development.

We are a team of 20, looking for a Motor Development Underwriter with at least 5 years’ relevant experience to join our Underwriting team, helping The Company to meet growth targets profitably in a controlled and professional way.

The Role

• Develop a thorough knowledge of our core insurance products (Private Car, CV, Motor Trade and Taxi) and the way Eridge operates.
• Establish positive working relations with our Brokers, identifying and helping to manage and improve  their performance.
• Handle enquiries from our Broker partners, providing guidance on general risk acceptance, provide bespoke quotes, and renewals.
• Assist in ensuring our Brokers are performing their duties on behalf of Eridge in a professional manner.
• Contribute to the department achieving administrative SLA targets.
• To communicate with colleagues on any observations or matters of business interest.
• Help analyse performance of schemes, brokers and product segments.
• Work with our Fraud Team to identify any fraud issues.
• Understand and act on our regulatory and compliance obligations.

About You:

• A person who enjoys working within a team and wants to make a positive difference with their own endeavours and in partnership with colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills; confidently handling and interpreting data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills-confident in expressing your views.
• An ability to be a decisive and considered decision maker.
• The ability to build and manage relationships with brokers and other external partners.
• Good organisational skills with ability to work to deadlines.

What we offer:

• A great career opportunity in a company that encourages progression.
• Very competitive remuneration package.
• 25 days holidays, plus Bank Holidays.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Pension Contributions.

A career that you define. At Howden, we value diversity – there is no one Howden type. Instead, we’re looking for individuals who share the same values as us:

• Our successes have all come from someone brave enough to try something new

• We support each other in the small everyday moments and the bigger challenges

• We are determined to make a positive difference at work and beyond

We're committed to providing reasonable accommodations at Howden to ensure that our positions align well with your needs.  Besides the usual adjustments such as software, IT, and office setups, we can also accommodate other changes such as flexible hours* or hybrid working*.

If you're excited by this role but have some doubts about whether it’s the right fit for you, send us your application – if your profile fits the role’s criteria, we will be in touch to assist in helping to get you set up with any reasonable adjustments you may require.

*Not all positions can accommodate changes to working hours or locations. Reach out to your Recruitment Partner if you want to know more.