Motor Underwriter

Brighton, Sussex
Griffin Fire

Are you keen to work somewhere that’s stimulating and friendly, with loads of opportunities for growth and plenty of freedom to make a real impact? This could be the place for you!

We are looking for a Motor Underwriter to join us at INSHUR! We’re based in sunny Brighton (sea, chips, and seagulls included), and our company embraces a hybrid working model, allowing you to thrive in both collaborative office settings and the comfort of your own home. You’ll have the opportunity to work remotely while also connecting with your colleagues at our Brighton office at least once a week, fostering a dynamic and supportive environment.

You’ll be working on re-inventing insurance in exciting markets across multiple territories including the UK, US, and the Netherlands, with plans to expand into new European countries.

Supported by (and reporting to) the Director of Underwriting, you’ll be joining a friendly team of 4 who believe in delivering highly innovative, data-led, sustainable insurance products by challenging everything they know about insurance.

We value high performance and care deeply about making INSHUR a place where everyone is building something special, that we can all be proud of, while enjoying the ride.

What you’ll do

As a Motor Underwriter you will be responsible for managing the underwriting strategy and ongoing development of our motor portfolio. You will focus on innovation, profitability & growth to develop and deliver the insurance product strategy and all related activities in close collaboration with the sales, marketing and technology teams. Working alongside peers who cover other products/territories, you will be leading initiatives to accelerate growth, profitability and to continually optimise the customer lifecycle.

We don’t have a definite checklist of skills – our hiring process is much more about aptitude and passion than ticking boxes. So don’t worry if you haven’t used a particular tool or checked off all the listed skills and experience.

Guideline of Skills

• Have plenty of experience in product and underwriting in the personal or commercial motor insurance sector (we think this would be 5+ years).
• Understand the insurance regulatory landscape well and are very familiar with insurance market structures, market cycles and insurance operations, including compliance and regulatory issues.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of all tools and models used in the underwriting process, having previously helped actuarial to develop rating plans and pricing tools.
• Know how to develop underwriting guidelines whether or not there are reference guides to evaluate the exposures, historical data to evaluate loss potential or established rating bases for pricing.
• Have worked in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to deliver optimal results for the business, including insurers, suppliers and claims management companies.
• Have in the past developed policy/contract language and are comfortable consulting with legal and claims teams to determine intent of coverage language.
• Have a good knowledge of data gathering and manipulation techniques; a strong command of Excel and excellent analytical abilities including mathematics and statistical concepts.

Additional Skills

• Have a great ability to think outside the box, assess risk and exposures, and be comfortable making underwriting decisions using non-traditional methods and tools.
• Have excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thrive when independently managing interactions with various departments, be it claims, financial, actuarial, operations, legal and external parties.

You’ll love it here if you:

• Thrive navigating ambiguity and finding clarity in uncertain situations.
• Take pride in being accountable and owning your responsibilities.
• Enjoy in a fast-paced environment where change happens quickly.
• Are solutions-focused and driven to overcome challenges.
• Embrace resilience and adapt to setbacks with a positive attitude.
• Are intellectually curious, constantly seeking to learn, explore new ideas, and not afraid to question and improve your understanding.

You may not enjoy working here if you:

• Prefer a more structured, slow-moving environment.
• Feel most comfortable when tasks and processes are clearly defined from the start.
• Struggle with handling multiple challenges at once or adapting to frequent changes.
• Tend to stick strictly to your defined role and avoid contributing outside of your responsibilities.

What to expect from the process:

1. Screen & Intro: 30-minute video call with the Talent Team to discuss the role and your experience.
2. First Interview: 60-minute video call with the Director of Underwriting and Senior Underwriter to delve into the role, including technical questions and an opportunity for you to ask questions.
3. Final Interview: 45-60 minute interview with the Head of Pricing and someone from the People team, this will be a team fit interview and another opportunity for you to ask questions.

What we offer

A salary that takes into account any previous experience and location of work when agreeing on the final offer. We offer all our employees stock options and we will pay into your pension monthly. We’ve also built a benefits package that invests in our people’s long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s a sample of what this includes:

• 30 days of holiday annually, plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare for you and your family, including pre-existing conditions
• Life insurance at 3x your salary
• 13 weeks parental leave at full pay for new parents
• Workplace nursery scheme with Gogeta, allowing you to pay fees pre-tax
• Ride to work scheme
• Workplace pension scheme to help you save for retirement
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
• £500 annual personal training allowance plus regular learning opportunities on a variety of topics
• £40 monthly wellbeing and WFH allowance to keep you healthy and productive
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, covering you and immediate family members-offering crisis support, counselling, legal advice, menopause CBT, and more
• Office massages to keep those shoulders relaxed

It goes without saying that we provide everyone with a laptop, monitor, top of the range kit, and any software you need.

About Us

INSHUR is the fastest-growing global provider of insurance for the on-demand economy, making coverage fair and accessible for drivers.

Cutting edge technology & deep insurance know-how underpins our revolutionary offering for on-demand drivers, keeping premiums affordable and delivering results for partners. With a focus on embedded insurance solutions, and complementary technology integrations for digital platform providers such as Uber, Amazon, Bolt, FREENOW and OLA, we’ve been helping drivers stay on the road since 2016 through our data, technology and in-house insurance expertise.

Backed by some of the most forward thinking VC’s including Viola Growth, JVP, Munich Re, Viola Fintech, MTech Capital, Antler, and MS&AD, we have secured over $70 million in funding as well as the acquisition of American Business Insurance in 2023. We have exciting plans to continue growing our portfolio and product lines and expand to new territories in the future.

As a global team of around 250 people based across the US, UK, and the Netherlands, we value:

• Generosity, inclusivity, open-mindedness, and diversity
• Delivering great results and learning in the open
• Freedom to make long-term, high-impact decisions
• The wellbeing of our teammates and the people around us

And Enjoying the ride!

Equal opportunities

At INSHUR, we believe that having a diverse team where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work is key to our success. We’re passionate about creating equal opportunities and making the tech industry a better place for all and we don’t discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, marital status, disability, or age.

As of July 2024, our team consists of 43% women, 26% from BAME or BIPOC backgrounds, and 13% LGBTQ+. We proudly represent 30+ nationalities and span multiple generations, including Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. We’re proud to have been recognised for Diversity and Inclusion by the British Insurance Awards.

We recognise that early-stage companies often hire people similar to the existing team-something we’ve worked hard to overcome. We follow a structured hiring process and ensure our interview teams are trained to foster inclusivity and equity.

Our Brighton office is child-friendly, dog-friendly, and fully wheelchair-accessible.

While this position is advertised as full-time, we’re flexible on specific arrangements and happy to discuss options like part-time, job-sharing, or other flexible work setups for the right candidate.

If you need any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.