Accident & Health Team Leader

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurer based in Manchester is seeking a driven Accident and Health Team Leader to oversee A&H renewals. This role involves underwriting, guiding junior underwriters, and building strong stakeholder relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in A&H underwriting along with leadership skills. The position offers an opportunity to shape a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Solid background in Accident & Health underwriting is essential.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience is an advantage.
• Exposure to e-trade platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Accident & Health products, evaluating risks and setting appropriate terms.
• Guide underwriting strategy in line with business goals.
• Support junior underwriters through coaching and development.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-focused team culture.
• Manage workload distribution and ensure high service levels to broker partners.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Strong analytical and risk assessment capability

Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Proactive team player with a passion for leading and developing others

Able to thrive in a dynamic, high-volume environment

Job description

Job title: Accident and Health team leader

Location: Manchester

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Our client, a global insurer, is seeking a driven Accident & Health Team Leader and Underwriter to oversee A&H renewals via e-trade platforms. This is a key opportunity for an experienced underwriter ready to step into a leadership role and help shape a high-performing team culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Underwrite Accident & Health products, evaluating risks and setting appropriate terms
• Guide underwriting strategy in line with business goals
• Support junior underwriters through coaching and development
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-focused team culture
• Manage workload distribution and ensure high service levels to broker partners
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships

DAY-TO-DAY

• Assess and price A&H risks across a range of renewal cases
• Collaborate with peers and senior management on underwriting decisions
• Monitor team activity and adjust resources where needed
• Provide daily support and feedback to team members
• Communicate regularly with brokers to maintain strong service standards

EXPERIENCE

• Solid background in A&H underwriting is essential
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience is an advantage
• Exposure to e-trade platforms preferred

SKILLS

• Strong analytical and risk assessment capability
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proactive team player with a passion for leading and developing others
• Able to thrive in a dynamic, high-volume environment

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07441 922 901 or email us at [e-mail]