{"id":2645,"date":"2022-06-07T10:24:05","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T10:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theinsurindex.com\/?p=2645"},"modified":"2023-09-25T09:54:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T09:54:22","slug":"the-five-key-attributes-that-define-a-leading-underwriter-in-2022-and-their-celebrity-doubles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theinsurindex.com\/the-five-key-attributes-that-define-a-leading-underwriter-in-2022-and-their-celebrity-doubles\/","title":{"rendered":"The five key attributes that define a leading underwriter in 2022 (and their celebrity doubles!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The results are in. Our friends at Gracechurch have sifted through more than 1000 underwriter nominations for their upcoming Leading Underwriters Report, and have ascertained the five<\/strong> essential characteristics which serve to set them apart from the rest.<\/p>\n

So, what qualities really constitute the varied skillset of these high-flyers?<\/p>\n

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#1 Knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ability to understanding and foresee risks, with a high level of intelligence and technical proficiency.<\/p>\n

Our underwriter pick<\/strong>:\u00a0 Chloe Kahney, QBE.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe is very knowledgeable, always does her research before client meetings.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Our celebrity double<\/strong>: Bill Gates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the efficiency. The second is that automation applied to an inefficient operation will magnify the inefficiency.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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#2 A problem-solving attitude<\/strong><\/p>\n

Collaborative and people-oriented, with an acute attention to detail. Hands-on, helpful and determined to find a solution\u2026<\/p>\n

Our underwriter pick<\/strong>: Ed Mitchell, MS Amlin.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn depth knowledge of recall exposures and ideas for innovative solutions to meet our client needs.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Our celebrity double<\/strong>: Detective Columbo.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust one more thing\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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#3 A discernible customer-focus <\/strong><\/p>\n

Flexible, curious, and personable, taking the time to grasp customer needs with down-to-earth and grounded approach. Great presentational and social skills also come in clutch here!<\/p>\n

Or underwriter pick<\/strong>: David Fitzpatrick, Ascot.<\/p>\n

\u201cWillingness to consider specific deals. Listens and tries to help.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Our celebrity double<\/strong>:\u00a0 George Clooney.<\/p>\n

\u201cI watch Batman & Robin from time to time. It\u2019s the worst movie I ever made, so it\u2019s a good lesson in humility.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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#4 Pride in the delivery of service<\/strong><\/p>\n

Professional, responsive, determined and decisive.<\/p>\n

Our underwriter pick<\/strong>:\u00a0 Andrew Lewis, IQUW.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust fantastic to work with.\u00a0 Service levels & openness behind factors driving changes make him a joy to work with.\u00a0 All round great guy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Our celebrity double<\/strong>: Tricia Griffith, CEO of Progressive Insurance.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust keeping up with the pace of the industry is not enough for us \u2013 we want to lead. We are c<\/em>onstantly improving and getting smarter. We listen to our customers to learn what they want..\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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#5 Above all, a trusted leader<\/strong><\/p>\n

Experienced, consistent, disciplined and respected by colleagues, clients, partners, competitors and friends alike.<\/p>\n

Our underwriter pick<\/strong>:\u00a0 Jeremy Chappell, Liberty Specialty Markets.<\/p>\n

\u201cTrust the leader.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Our celebrity double<\/strong>:\u00a0 David Attenborough.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no question climate change is happening. The only arguable point is what part humans are playing in it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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Gracechurch\u2019s 2022 London\u2019s Leading Underwriter Report <\/strong>is set to be launched at an exclusive Insurindex event on Wednesday 29 June<\/a>. Are you excited for the big announcement?<\/p>\n

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Click here<\/a> to sign up to receive a copy of the report after the event.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The results are in. Our friends at Gracechurch have sifted through more than 1000 underwriter nominations for their upcoming Leading Underwriters Report, and have ascertained the five essential characteristics which serve to set them apart from the rest. So, what qualities really constitute the varied skillset of these high-flyers?   #1 Knowledge The ability to understanding and foresee risks, with … <\/p>\n

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