Commercial Underwriter

Our client, a renowned insurance company, is looking for a commercial underwriter who would be responsible in assessing risks received from Intermediaries in an objective, profitable and competitive manner, and assist with servicing nominated accounts and customers in accordance with current underwriting guidelines and authority limits.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the review of existing policies and, with guidance, make necessary adjustments (renewals, endorsements).
• Respond to internal and external client queries in person, by phone or email.
• Review, with guidance, proposal forms/slips, and prepare quotations for new business enquiries.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Senior management or the Core team.
• Develop and service Brokers’ requests.
• Undertake Monthly renewals.
• Prepare all policy documentation.
• Set up new and update existing products schedules in Underwriting System.
• Assist in new business development and projects as required.
• Individual performance objectives will be set on an annual basis.

Requirements:

• Minimum experience of 2 years in handling commercial underwriting or a related area, and proven skills in Insurance knowledge.
• Excellent spoken and written communication abilities, with the skill to interact well with clients, and stakeholders, and explain complex information clearly.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Having professional insurance training or relevant studies would be considered an advantage for this position.
• Fluency in Maltese, both spoken and written.

Benefits:

• Annual performance bonus 
• Life insurance (2x annual salary)
• International health insurance
• Summer hours and hybrid working (according to company necessities) 
• Yearly eye screening
• Parking (after 6 months' probation)
• Payment of professional membership fees (e.g., CII)
• Education awards for professional qualifications
• Sponsorship for job-related training
• 40% discount on personal insurance policies (after 6 months' probation)
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential support service)