Financial Lines Underwriter (Top Global Insurer)

Aston Charles; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: General Insurance

Specialism: Underwriting

Location: Manchester & North West

Town/City: Manchester

Salary range: Other

Salary Description: Attractive salary (Negotiable), plus market-leading bonus and benefits

Posted: 27-Mar-25

Start Date: ASAP

Recruiter: Aston Charles

Job Ref: JH-3136HB

Job Views: 4

Job Overview

We are delighted to be partnering with this world-leading insurance company that is seeking a talented Financial Lines Underwriter.

This insurer is arguably the most exciting insurer in the market right now and you will see it regularly in the press; for winning awards, hiring some of the brightest minds in the industry, and developing new, innovative product lines.

This position has arisen as a result of the company’s impressive expansion; it is enjoying 20% year on year growth, and is on track to double in size over the next 5 years.

Not only is this an opportune time to join the company, this organisation is extremely well-renowned for its culture; many of its staff citing, “this is the best employer I have ever worked for.” In fact, it is difficult to find someone in this company who hasn’t recently had, or is on track to receive, a promotion.

Responsibilities

Working within the specialist Financial Lines Division, you’ll be underwriting new business enquiries from a wide variety of brokers throughout the UK, using your sound technical and negotiation skills to secure profitable business.

1. Underwriting a variety of commercial cases across various product lines.
2. Collaborating with the Claims team.
3. Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with the Technical department and the wider business.

Being a growing business that very much listens to, and implements employees’ great ideas and suggestions, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in some really interesting ad hoc projects and make a real difference.

Qualifications

Much of the business is Professional Indemnity themed, and so you must have strong experience within the PI arena. Candidates from a variety of specialisms (such as the Professions, Miscellaneous, Tech, Life Sciences etc.) will be considered. As you’ll be regularly dealing with brokers, you’ll have excellent communication skills, together with a good track record of maintaining and developing relationships.

Compensation

You’ll be rewarded with a generous basic salary (Negotiable depending on experience), plus a highly lucrative bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions.

Our client operates a hybrid-working arrangement, and for those who live far away from one of the offices, it can be predominantly home-based.

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