Portfolio SME Underwriter

An exciting opportunity has arisen in Admiral Pioneer for a highly skilled Portfolio SME Underwriter. 

About Admiral Pioneer 

Admiral Pioneer is a new business within Admiral Group with the objective of seeding, launching, and scaling new businesses that will become one of the growth engines for Admiral in the future. These new businesses will anchor around meeting customer needs in growth areas. We will achieve this by experimenting and proving new products, business models, and partnerships.

We aim to build multiple businesses in each domain, all anchored around meeting customer needs in new and better ways. We aren’t an incubator, we are building a dynamic and energising environment where we will provide all the excitement and freedom of a start-up, with the support and stability of an established. 

The Role

As a Portfolio SME Underwriter for the Admiral Business Team, you're not just shaping insurance solutions; you're architecting the future of insure tech. In this role, your expertise isn't confined to individual policies; you're pivotal in steering the direction of our entire portfolio.

Your responsibilities extend beyond traditional underwriting tasks. You're a key player in the decision-making team, leveraging your insights to drive strategic portfolio growth and development. Your contributions are instrumental in sculpting our digital, flexible, and innovative insurance offerings, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry trends.

Here's where your expertise truly shines:

Strategic Underwriting: Your role goes beyond individual policies; you're crafting the blueprint for our entire portfolio. Your decisions are informed by a comprehensive understanding of underwriting guidelines and industry best practices.

Portfolio Management: You're not just assessing risks; you're sculpting our portfolio strategy. Your keen eye for opportunity ensures that our portfolio remains diverse, resilient, and aligned with our strategic objectives.

Decision-Making Team: As a member of the decision-making team, your insights carry weight. You're instrumental in shaping our strategic direction, contributing to discussions on risk appetite, product innovation, and market positioning.

Technical Guidance: Your expertise isn't just valuable internally; it's a guiding light for our entire team. You provide technical assistance on underwriting matters, ensuring that our decisions are grounded in sound underwriting principles.

Policy Development: Your input into policy development is crucial. You contribute to the creation and refinement of policy wordings and documentation, ensuring that they meet the needs of our customers and comply with regulatory requirements.

Compliance Oversight: Compliance isn't just a box to tick; it's a fundamental aspect of our operations. You work closely with the Governance Team to ensure that our underwriting practices are compliant with internal processes and regulatory requirements.

SME Package Expertise: Your deep understanding of SME Package insurance enriches our underwriting processes. You identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation, driving efficiency and effectiveness across the board.

Documentation Management: Your attention to detail ensures that our policy wordings and documentation are clear, accurate, and legally sound. You play a crucial role in ensuring that our customers understand their coverage and obligations.

Rule & Guideline Monitoring: You're not just following rules; you're shaping them. You assist in the development, administration, and monitoring of underwriting rules and guidelines, ensuring that they evolve in line with our strategic objectives.

Statistical Analysis: Numbers don't lie, and neither do you. Your ability to compile and analyze statistical data provides valuable insights for strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

Adaptability: In a rapidly evolving industry, adaptability is key. You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments, embracing change as an opportunity for growth and innovation.

Cultural Alignment: You embody our culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity. Your 'can-do' attitude and commitment to excellence set the standard for our team.

Key Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Knowledge: You have a deep understanding of SME Package insurance and portfolio underwriting.
• Experience: Your track record demonstrates your proficiency in portfolio management and decision-making.
• Problem-Solving: Your analytical skills and strategic mindset enable you to identify opportunities and overcome challenges.
• Rule Development: You have experience in developing, administering, and monitoring underwriting rules and guidelines.
• Analytical Acumen: You're skilled in compiling and analyzing statistical data to inform strategic decisions.
• Adaptability: You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Cultural Alignment: Your values align with our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity.

Join us and be part of a team that's redefining the future of insurance with the Admiral Business Team!

Salary, Benefits and Work-Life Balance

At Admiral, we are proud to be a diverse business where we put our people and customers first. We have great benefits to ensure employees have a great work-life balance; it's one of the reasons we’re consistently voted one of the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.

All colleagues will receive 33 days holiday (including banks holidays) when they join us, and this will increase with length of service, up to a maximum of 38 days (including banks holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to five days of annual leave in addition to your allocation.

You can also view some of our other key benefits here

Our Commitment to You

At Admiral, we are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. Admiral is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration.

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