A&H Team Leader

AXA UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking an A&H Team Leader and Underwriter in Manchester. This role involves underwriting A&H products, managing risks, and guiding a team in a collaborative atmosphere. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and a commitment to leadership, with a competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days

Private Medical cover

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Life Assurance

Subsidised gym membership

Comprehensive Learning & Development offerings

Employee Assistance program

Qualifications

• Proven experience in A&H underwriting is essential.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite A&H insurance products, assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage.
• Provide guidance and support to junior underwriters.
• Foster a positive team culture that encourages innovation and excellence.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Interpersonal abilities

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Chubb is a global leader in insurance and risk management, dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to our clients. We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced A&H Team Leader and Underwriter to join our dynamic team at the National Underwriting Centre in Manchester.

The National Underwriting Centre (NUC) is a dynamic and vibrant environment dedicated to achieving underwriting excellence and delivering high quality service to brokers. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where collaboration and teamwork are highly valued. Our close-knit community of dedicated professionals are passionate about pushing boundaries and shaping the underwriting landscape.

As an A&H Team Leader and Underwriter at Chubb, you will play a crucial role in managing and underwriting Accident & Health (A&H) renewals through our e-trade platforms. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective assessment of risks, while also fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment. While leadership experience is not essential, we are looking for candidates who demonstrate a strong desire to lead and inspire others, embodying Chubb's core leadership competencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite A&H insurance products, assessing risks and determining appropriate coverage and pricing.
• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement underwriting strategies that align with business objectives.
• Management and oversight of the team’s workload to ensure we provide a high level of service to our brokers.
• Provide guidance and support to junior underwriters, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing.
• Foster a positive team culture that encourages innovation, accountability, and excellence.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in A&H underwriting is essential.
• Prior leadership experience is desirable
• Demonstrate desire to lead and develop others, with a commitment to Chubb's core leadership competencies.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

If you are passionate about A&H underwriting and are ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!

We offer in return!

Competitive salary & pension scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, 25 days annual leave plus ability to purchase 5 additional days, hybrid working options, Private Medical cover, Employee Share Purchase Plan, Life Assurance, Subsidised gym membership, Comprehensive Learning & development offerings, Employee Assistance program.

Integrity. client focus. respect. excellence. teamwork

Our core values dictate how we live and work. We’re an ethical and honest company that’s wholly committed to its clients. A business that’s engaged in mutual trust and respect for its employees and partners. A place where colleagues perform at the highest levels. And a working environment that’s collaborative and supportive.

Diversity & Inclusion. At Chubb, we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know.

About Us

Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. The company is distinguished by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength, underwriting excellence, superior claims handling expertise and local operations globally.