New Business P&C Trading Underwriter - Leeds (Hybrid Working)

Cryer Baker Recruitment Ltd.; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global insurance company is looking for a New Business P&C Trading Underwriter to join their team in Leeds. This role offers the chance to develop and manage a portfolio of brokers, driving profitable growth through strong relationships and technical expertise. The ideal candidate will have experience in Property and Liability underwriting, excellent communication skills, and the ability to analyze risks effectively. With a focus on employee wellbeing and career development, this company provides a supportive environment for its workforce. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity - 8% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme – company contributes up to 14%

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ability to buy or sell up to 5 days

Up to £1,200 free share annually

Qualifications

• Experience in Property and Liability underwriting is essential.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a commercial book of business with brokers/customers.
• Drive profitable growth through relationship management.

Skills

Property and Liability underwriting

Communication skills

Time management

Negotiating skills

Risk analysis

Education

ACII qualifications or working towards

Job description

New Business P&C Trading Underwriter - Leeds (Hybrid Working)

Reference: AB/513

Basic Salary £40K to £52K Plus Excellent Benefits

Are you someone who is able to generate and underwrite new business enquiries profitably and accurately, and is looking for a successful career within a growing business full of opportunity?

This is a new and exciting opportunity to work for a leading Global Insurance company with offices throughout the UK.

Our insurer client is seeking an experienced New Business Trading Underwriter to work from their city centre offices in Leeds, and to join them to be aligned to a portfolio of brokers/customers to proactively develop and profitably grow their commercial book of business within the company.

As a Property & Liability Underwriter, you will help drive and transform how they partner their broker portfolios through responsive, flexible, and collaborative relationships. With a strong balance of technical and trading capability, you'll be empowered to make decisions and deliver profitable growth across new business within the key markets. Relationship management is key as you will influence key contacts in the marketplace through business development and customer engagement.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Experience within Property and Liability underwriting is essential
• Excellent communication, listening, time management, and negotiating skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a large complex organisation
• ACII qualifications or working towards
• Good knowledge of the FCA rules and other relevant regulation and legislation
• Ability to analyse risks and communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customers.

This is a fantastic company to work for who are a real investor in their workforce with a big emphasis on wellbeing for all of their employees.

This opportunity could also suit someone wishing to make the next step up who is currently underwriting P&C business.

What You’ll Get for This Role:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience) £40K to £52K.
• Bonus opportunity - 8% of annual salary
• Generous pension scheme – company contributes up to 14%
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Up to £1,200 free share annually

For further information please contact Andy Baker on 07834 696414/0113 4931720 or email [e-mail]