Fleet Underwriter - Leeds / Newcastle

AXA UK plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is looking for a Fleet Commercial Underwriter in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves building strong broker relationships and leveraging technical expertise to optimize risk and profitability. Candidates should have fleet underwriting experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and the chance to work in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Annual company & performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

AXA employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a Fleet underwriting environment preferred.
• Strong trading capability and technical underwriting expertise.
• Ability to build excellent broker relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive and transform partnerships with broker portfolios.
• Monitor account performance and conduct action planning.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Fleet underwriting experience

Technical underwriting expertise

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of our people in protecting what matters most to our customers. In exchange we offer a series of core and supporting benefits designed to empower our people to thrive both professionally and personally. We believe in hiring people who possess the appropriate skills and values that align with our vision. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we take pride in treating our employees and potential hires with respect and without discrimination based on any Protected Characteristics. AXA UK is a Disability Confident Leader and actively encourages applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long‑term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident ‘Offer of Interview’ scheme.

Responsibilities

• As a Fleet Commercial Underwriter working in our Leeds & Newcastle Branch, you will help drive and transform how we partner our broker portfolios, through responsive, flexible, and collaborative relationships.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships within the current commercial insurance market.
• Leverage technical underwriting expertise and strong trading capability to support data‑driven decision making.
• Utilise commercial awareness and negotiation skills to optimise risk and profitability.
• Monitor account performance, conduct action planning and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in a Fleet underwriting environment (with an insurer or a broker) is preferred.
• Technical underwriting expertise and strong trading capability.
• Commercial awareness, expert negotiation skills and ability to build excellent broker relationships.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Developed analytical skills with proven experience of account monitoring and action planning.
• Demonstrated resilience and ability to champion change initiatives.
• Eligibility and authorisation to work in the United Kingdom.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• Annual company & performance‑based bonus
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
• Life Assurance (up to 10 × annual salary)
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Up to 21 hours volunteering leave per year
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
• AXA employee discounts
• Private medical cover
• Wellbeing services & resources

Screening & Background Checks

As a regulated financial services company, all successful candidates will be subject to pre‑employment checks. Additionally, the successful candidate will be subject to background screening every four years with an annual declaration in interim years, consistent with the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD) regime.

Accessibility & Inclusivity

We actively encourage applications from people who face barriers in the workplace due to a disability or long‑term health condition. We participate in the Disability Confident ‘Offer of Interview’ scheme. You do not need to share the details of your long‑term health condition or disability for your application to be considered under this scheme.

Recruitment Process & Interview Support

• Every job advert includes a responsible Talent Acquisition contact who can connect you with our Accessibility Concierge if you require support.
• If you experience technical difficulties during an online interview, contact the interview organiser or the Talent Acquisition contact for assistance.
• Feedback will be provided by phone or email when possible.
• Candidate preparation pack will be sent prior to the interview.

Equal Opportunities & Reporting

We are committed to offering a fair and inclusive experience to all candidates. If you wish to report any concerns, you can do so by email to speak‑[e-mail], which is dedicated to independent investigations. This email address is not for job or application queries.

Work Location & Hours

You will work at least 60% of your week away from home, at our office locations in Leeds or Newcastle, visiting clients or attending industry events.