*** PROPERTY TEAM MANAGER ***

We are currently recruiting for an Underwriting Manager to manage the day to day running of the property underwriting team

This team underwrite commercial property risks on behalf of various insurers

The role
you will be responsible for overseeing the workflow of a team to provide comprehensive, high quality, professional services ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.
Your duties will include
• Responsible for development and servicing Client portfolio allocated to the business unit
• Recruit, select, retain and motivate staff
• Responsible for the implementation of the Oval Training and Competence Scheme within the team ensuring that all team employees are trained to the appropriate standard and reaching the appropriate levels of FSA compliance.
• Provide leadership and communicate effectively with the team by holding regular meetings to update them on departmental issues and maintaining two-way communication
• Ensure the team work in accordance with company and regulatory procedures
• Effective delegation, distribution and maintenance of workloads within the team
• Monitor the unit's and individual's performance against agreed service levels and KPI's
• Communicate regularly with both local and national management/segments in order to work for the benefit of the business
• Responsible for being aware and acting upon any problematic or service issues that could be detrimental to our relationship with the Client
• Compile and analyse reports relevant to the team for which you are responsible
• Negotiate competitive terms with approved product suppliers, where possible, in order to satisfy Client requirements
• Ensure file maintenance and archiving procedures are adhered to
• Build positive relationships with colleagues at local and national level, based upon honesty, integrity and mutual respect
• Identify complaints, gather information, explain the procedure and pass details to the complaints officer
• Ensure company and regulatory procedures are followed
• Provision of World Class Service must be met at all times
• Compliance and TCF standards must be adhered

The Person
You must have excellent management skills, be a great negotiator and excellent communication skills - you must have a sound knowledge of FSA regulations.

We are looking to interview immediately for this role - please apply now


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