James Woodhouse
Motor Underwriter
Norwich
Summary
I'm a seasoned Motor Underwriter with a track record of innovation and resourcefulness in the insurance sector. With expertise in account management, underwriting, and analysis, I excel in dynamic environments. I lead by example, managing complex tasks seamlessly and fostering a culture of integrity and empathy. Known for my results-driven approach, I thrive in high-pressure situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Motor Underwriter
Alan Boswell Group
1 2023 - Current
- Currently oversee all things Motor across the Alan Boswell Group - Underwriting process, insurer relations, compliance, schemes, MI and account management
- Continued work with insurers with delegated authority for the group
- Increased New Business sales by 17% in my first year
- Placement for complex and non-standard risks
- Referral point for new business quotations and existing renewals
- Enhances staff knowledge with workshops and shadowing through referrals, training and coaching
- Work with key stakeholders to develop the motor proposition within the group
- Met with, agents and insurers to negotiate coverage, price, and service delivery.
- Conducted ongoing market research to identify trends, enabling the company to adjust its product offerings as needed
- Reduced company losses by identifying potential risks and recommending appropriate mitigating measures
- Documented underwriting decisions and provided evidence of compliance with applicable regulations
- Achieved faster turnaround times in application processing by optimising workflows within the Group
Motor Underwriter
Adrian Flux Insurance Services
08.2007 - 10.2022
- Continues to gain ongoing recognition in the company which has included securing a number of promotions
- Excels as the Motor Underwriter, maintaining full control of 2 accounts and schemes in relation to 2 insurers, achieving excellent profitable loss ratios which was successfully managed for 9 years
- Oversees the full underwriting process for the complete private car sector, this covers standard cars and non standard cars - young drivers, modified cars, classics, kits, day vans, motorhomes, imports, off road cars and one off builds as well as dealing effectively with high net worth risk profiles
- Utilises comprehensive knowledge across commercial vehicles when dealing with vans and pickups
- Enhances own underwriting knowledge and experience repeatedly, playing a pivotal role in a key shared account as well as own schemes
- Demonstrates analytical expertise during the analysis and underwriting of risk profiles
- Thrives in this target and timescale driven environment, achieving annual targets to date
- Attends corporate days to continue and build on excellent broker relations
- Successfully worked remotely for the past 2 years.
Sales Manager/ Underwriter
Adrian Flux Insurance Services
02.2013 - 08.2016
- Selected for this key sales management and underwriting position, maintaining full sales leadership control which involved managing and mentoring the team of up to 15 employees, delivering robust training and ensuring all sales and auditing objectives were achieved
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of employee’s work, implementing and driving targets as well as significantly enhancing morale and ensuring accountability was paramount
- Managed a number of underwriting activities including playing a key account management role, further enhancing underwriting and insurance experience.
Trainer
Adrian Flux Insurance Services
02.2010 - 02.2013
- Significantly enhanced knowledge and skills amongst new employees through the provision of comprehensive training in line with the in-house training program
- Provided training and mentoring across a wide remit including basic underwriting, call auditing, sales and overcoming objections to enable increased sales.
Sales Clerk
Adrian Flux Insurance Services
08.2007 - 02.2010
- Successfully completed this key sales position, achieving outstanding results including securing the highest possible pay grade for the position in only 2 years
- Gained a wealth of recognition for the successful achievement of 11 out of 12 bonus targets in 2nd year
- Developed an excellent understanding of the insurance sector together with extensive experience including private motor risks across standard cars, modified cars, classic cars, kits and motorhomes.
Education
Cert CII -
Chartered Insurance Institute
First Aid Trained including Defibrillator - undefined
Certified Fire Warden - undefined
A-Levels: Sport Technology, Business Studies -
The Park High School
Kings LynnGCSEs: English, Double Science, Maths, Business Studies, Food Technology -
The Park High School, Kings Lynn
Skills
Goal Setting
Achieving Account Profitability
Private and Commercial Cars
Organisation and Planning
Collaborative Partnering
Analytical Expertise
Complex Problem Solving
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Documentation Review
Goal Setting
Career Achievements
- Achieved outstanding results throughout career to date, gaining a number of promotions and an excellent understanding of motor underwriting and the insurance sector
- Ensures personal knowledge is maintained at excellent levels through ongoing professional development including the completion of the Cert CII
- Maintains control of several key accounts across the group, significantly reducing loss ratio and achieving across the board profitability
References
Available Upon Request
Interests
Travel, Running, Film & Theatre
Timeline
Sales Manager/ Underwriter
Adrian Flux Insurance Services
02.2013 - 08.2016
Trainer
Adrian Flux Insurance Services
02.2010 - 02.2013
Motor Underwriter
Adrian Flux Insurance Services
08.2007 - 10.2022
Sales Clerk
Adrian Flux Insurance Services
08.2007 - 02.2010
Motor Underwriter
Alan Boswell Group
1 2023 - Current
Cert CII -
Chartered Insurance Institute
First Aid Trained including Defibrillator - undefined
Certified Fire Warden - undefined
A-Levels: Sport Technology, Business Studies -
The Park High School
GCSEs: English, Double Science, Maths, Business Studies, Food Technology -
The Park High School, Kings Lynn