I was at the start of the organisation and involved in the initial set up of the underwriting computer system, employing the staff and training the brokers on the underwriting system.From being a Team Leader underwriter, i progressed to Office manager then Senior Underwriter underwriting Niche non standard Home insurance products on behalf of Axa Insurance including a scheme for people with criminal convictions.All business was Household and Contents Dealt with MNW and HNW All work was handled Wholesale through BrokersUnderwritten new business, renewals and MTAs Work was dealt with under a Binding Authority Properties built of non standard construction including all wood, Lathen Plaster and Timber Framing Handled underpinned properties, holiday homes/holiday lets, bed and breakfast accommodation, landlords insurance, student lets, previous declinature, non disclosure, high claims experience, high profile clients, clients with previous/ existing criminal convictions.Held an Underwriting Authority of £2.5million on buildings and £150,000 contentsUnderwritten stand-alone and schemes businessClients included Professional footballers, high value individuals and business owners Reviewed policy wordings, compiling policy endorsements, liaising with Axa as and when required. Took referrals from underwriting team and assisting with their on going training plans.Dealt with structural engineers reports and loss adjusters reports. Reviewed cases where non disclosed issues arose. Dealt with Ombudsman complaints.Oversaw a team of 8 as a technical point of referral as well as training and processesUse of Covernet and MS Word and ExcelDaily work was handled over the phone/ email with visits to Brokers on a regular basisReason for Leaving: Redundancy

Setting of underwriting criteria for assistant underwriters.Underwriting quotes from brokers by email or telephone both at new business and renewal. Reading and underwriting from structural engineers report. Dealing with loss adjuster reports. Staff assessment.Carrying out broker audits.Training of delegated scheme brokers staff.Reason for Leaving: Redundancy

Directly involved in the specification and development of an Insure 90 software application and staff training.Setting of underwriting criteria for assistant underwriters.Underwriting quotes from brokers by email or telephone both at new business and renewal. Reading and underwriting from structural engineers report. Dealing with loss adjuster reports. Staff assessment.Carrying out broker audits.Training of delegated scheme brokers staff.Reason for Leaving: Moved to Highway Insurance with the underwriting manager following redundancy.

This position provided and excellent opportunity for experience working in a broker environment and dealing face to face with the general public.Provided motor and home quotations to the general public.Dealt with all customer enquiries.General administration including processing AA membership and travel arrangements

oined the organisation upon leaving school as progressing from junior clerk to assistant underwriter. Processed new business and renewal terms to brokers for home, motor, travel and personal accident insurance.Dealt with accounts and direct debit process.