Lead Technical Underwriter & Coach (Hybrid, Manchester)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Group Pension

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Job summary

Ecclesiastical Insurance, part of Benefact Group, is seeking a Technical Underwriter for the Manchester team. You will act as the technical specialist for complex casework, deliver coaching and training, and ensure underwriting standards across the team are met through updates and collaborative working with stakeholders.

The role offers hybrid working from our Manchester office, competitive salary and generous benefits, with opportunities to develop within a growing, charity-driven group.

Qualifications

• Proven significant Commercial Underwriting experience.
• Experience of acting as a coach, empowering others within a commercial environment including taking referrals.
• A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service as an individual and as an effective part of the team.
• Experience of completing audits and providing feedback to improve underwriting performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate and underwrite new and existing business to drive retention with underwriting excellence.
• Lead portfolio management, drive technical pricing initiatives and contribute to product development for profitable growth.
• Maintain underwriting guides and audit recommendations to ensure standards and technical skills are cascaded.
• Ensure technical competence of underwriters across the area and act as a technical referral point, delivering coaching and training.
• Lead the team self-audit process, analyse results, identify trends and implement improvements.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients and broker partners, representing the company at events as required.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Coaching

Customer service

Education

ACII

Job description

Ecclesiastical Insurance, part of Benefact Group, is seeking a Technical Underwriter for the Manchester team. You will act as the technical specialist for complex casework, deliver coaching and training, and ensure underwriting standards across the team are met through updates and collaborative working with stakeholders.

The role offers hybrid working from our Manchester office, competitive salary and generous benefits, with opportunities to develop within a growing, charity-driven group.