Motor Trade New Business Underwriter

McNeil & Co.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise d'assurance de premier plan recherche un Underwriter (MTR) basé à Leeds pour rejoindre leur équipe et atteindre les objectifs de revenus. Le candidat idéal doit avoir au moins 5 ans d'expérience en underwriting, de solides compétences interpersonnelles et être capable de former d'autres employés. Le poste implique également la gestion de relations cruciales avec des brokers thématiques et la prise de décision sur des cas complexes.

Qualifications

• Au moins 5 ans d'expérience en underwriting dans le secteur de l'automobile.
• Expérience en développement et gestion de comptes brokers.
• Capacité à travailler au sein d'une organisation matricielle.

Responsibilities

• Gérer les demandes de nouveaux business et renouvellements.
• Former et guider le personnel d'underwriting.
• Entretenir des relations solides avec les brokers régionaux.

Skills

Negotiation

Account Management

Risk Perception

Interpersonal Skills

Selling Skills

Education

Cert CII

Job description

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Motor Trade New Business Underwriter

Apply locations Leeds, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 29 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: July 31, 2025 (6 days left to apply) job requisition id R25_539

With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable Possibility℠.

Role Summary and Purpose

To achieve income and profit objectives by supporting the technical management of the Motor Trade(MTR) account and by delivering an efficient case underwriting service to brokers

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Deal with MTR New Business enquiries and renewals by producing terms and converting/retaining acceptable business. Conduct regular case reviews to ensure that technical procedures and standards are always followed.
• Enhance Arch’s standing and presence locally by establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships with key directors and staff at the Region’s most important brokers.
• Maintain personal knowledge of relevant technical issues.
• Support the personal development of the underwriting staff in the Branch by delivering training and technical guidance.
• Undertake referral cases above the authority levels of Underwriters, Assistant Underwriters & Technicians whilst adhering to individual authority level.
• Manage the motor trade scheme in the Branch to achieve income and profit objectives, including ensuring Broker staff are appropriately trained and mentored
• Contribute to the technical knowledge of the Company by feeding back technical and commercial market intelligence to the Regional Director & wider team.
• Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, especially the claims and survey teams, when required.

Role Requirements & Skills

Skills / Competencies

• Understanding your insurance market - at least 5 years' experience in underwriting
• Proven broker account development and management
• Being able to negotiate flexibly and appropriately
• Effective selling skills
• Demonstrates a range of influencing and negotiation approaches
• Risk Perception
• Pricing of risk accordingly
• Successfully developing effective trading relationships
• Consistently achieving goals and objectives
• Trading successfully in the insurance marketplace
• Experience working across functions / matrix organisation to collaborate and build strong relationships

Qualifications

Minimum - Cert CII (Dip CII, or progress towards, is preferred)

Experience

The job holder will have at least 5 years Motor Trade Underwriting experience, strong interpersonal skills and work in a structured, planned manner.

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