Hybrid Fleet Underwriter, Mid-Market & Broker Relationships

AXA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AXA Group in Manchester seeks an experienced Fleet Underwriter to profitably underwrite mid-market fleet business, build broker relationships, and support trading excellence. You will engage with brokers, participate in meetings with end customers, and work with the Underwriting Technical Centre to strengthen the branch's capabilities.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, regulatory knowledge, and collaborative decision-making to maintain high service quality and grow the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Robust trading capability with commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and the ability to build excellent broker relationships.
• Experience of dealing with Fleet underwriting.
• Confident decision-maker with pragmatic approach and good numerical reasoning skills.
• Analytical skills with proven experience in account monitoring and action planning.
• Technical underwriting expertise in a composite insurance environment.
• Sound knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication skills, risk assessment, and risk management abilities.
• CII / Dip CII qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Mid-Market Fleet business profitably, accurately, and consistently, adhering to established underwriting practices and utilising available tools and appetite.
• Develop and maintain strong trading relationships with brokers through visits and large case liaison to maximise financial results and generate new business opportunities.
• Establish yourself as a trading expert with a panel of intermediaries, building confidence in the branch's capabilities through engagement with our Underwriting Technical Centre.
• Participate in meetings with brokers and end customers to showcase AXA's strengths and secure new business opportunities.
• Support loss ratio control by effectively implementing branch underwriting controls and monitoring account performance.
• Identify poorly performing accounts, investigate retention issues, and collaborate with senior underwriters to increase retention rates.
• Assist colleagues in building strong trading relationships with intermediaries to ensure a consistent and high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Trading capability

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Broker relationships

Education

CII / Dip CII desirable

Job description

AXA Group in Manchester seeks an experienced Fleet Underwriter to profitably underwrite mid-market fleet business, build broker relationships, and support trading excellence. You will engage with brokers, participate in meetings with end customers, and work with the Underwriting Technical Centre to strengthen the branch's capabilities.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, regulatory knowledge, and collaborative decision-making to maintain high service quality and grow the portfolio.