Construction Underwriter - Hybrid, Growth in Contractor Liability

Avencia Talent Solutions Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Private medical

25 days annual leave

Study support for CII

Job summary

Avencia Talent Solutions Limited is recruiting a Construction Underwriter for new business in Manchester or Leeds. The role is hybrid (3 days in office, 2 from home) with occasional travel to London and broker visits.

You will underwrite contractor liability and contract works, price and negotiate terms with brokers, develop broker relationships, and manage your pipeline to hit targets.

Qualifications

• Construction underwriting experience covering liability and contractor works.
• Ability to price and negotiate terms with brokers on complex packages.
• Experience in managing workload toward commercial targets.
• Experience or training in PI cover is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and price new business across contractors' liability and contract works (plus PI and property).
• Negotiate terms with brokers and progress quotations to placement.
• Develop broker relationships through regular contact and visits.
• Collaborate with distribution colleagues to identify opportunities and generate submissions.
• Manage your pipeline and contribute to new business targets.

Skills

Construction underwriting

Pricing & terms discussions

Broker negotiations

Workload management

PI experience

Underwriting decisions

Job description

Avencia Talent Solutions Limited is recruiting a Construction Underwriter for new business in Manchester or Leeds. The role is hybrid (3 days in office, 2 from home) with occasional travel to London and broker visits.

You will underwrite contractor liability and contract works, price and negotiate terms with brokers, develop broker relationships, and manage your pipeline to hit targets.