Portfolio Underwriter (Casualty)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Casualty Portfolio Underwriter to enhance its diverse Casualty Account. This role is pivotal in supporting the Casualty Underwriting Manager and Director, contributing to portfolio monitoring, risk appetite development, and technical documentation oversight. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to charitable ambitions and inclusive culture, offering a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the insurance sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Group pension up to 12%

Bonus scheme up to 24%

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits

Charity donation grant up to £400

Volunteer days

Employee support programmes

Study support for professional qualifications

Virtual GP access

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial insurance with strong property underwriting knowledge.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and draft policy documents.

Responsibilities

• Support profitable account development and delivery.
• Develop and maintain policy wordings, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Serve as a technical referral point and train staff on technical matters.

Skills

Commercial Insurance Experience

Property Underwriting Knowledge

Stakeholder Influence

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Diploma in CII

ACII (Aiming)

Job description

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Client:

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location: Gloucester, Manchester, London or Birmingham

Job ref: 203479

About the role

Ecclesiastical Insurance, part of Benefact Group, is seeking a Casualty Portfolio Underwriter to join our team.

This key role supports the Casualty Underwriting Manager and Director across various elements of a broad and diverse Casualty Account, helping the Group deliver its charitable ambitions.

Responsibilities include portfolio monitoring, controls & development, case referrals, risk appetite & underwriting guide development, and technical policy documentation oversight. The role involves liaising with senior management and external partners.

Joining our expanding and innovative group offers a great opportunity to develop your career within an inclusive, purpose-led organization.

Key responsibilities

• Support profitable account development and delivery
• Develop and maintain policy wordings, ensuring compliance with regulations, and liaising with various functions
• Recommend updates to risk appetite, underwriting guidance, and policy wording
• Stay informed on market opportunities and threats, providing strategic recommendations
• Serve as a technical referral point and train staff on technical matters
• Act as a niche specialist to enhance relationships with brokers and partners
• Contribute to pricing reviews and collaborate with actuarial teams
• Ensure underwriting quality through coaching and audits
• Lead end-to-end projects within set timescales
• Support all aspects of underwriting as needed

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Diploma in CII, aiming for ACII
• Relevant experience in commercial insurance
• Strong property underwriting knowledge
• Knowledge of commercial and retail policy wordings
• Experience in drafting policy documents is advantageous
• Experience in real estate/property ownership beneficial
• Experience with property surplus treaties and project leadership advantageous
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Competitive salary (discussed upon application)
• Group pension up to 12%
• Bonus scheme up to 24%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with buy/sell options
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Charity donation grant up to £400
• Volunteer days
• Employee support programmes
• Study support for professional qualifications
• Virtual GP access
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

About us

Ecclesiastical Insurance provides award-winning insurance across various specialisms, including faith, charity, heritage, education, art, real estate, and schemes, in Ireland, Canada, and the UK.

With over a century of protecting iconic buildings, we are a forward-thinking organization aiming to grow and give back more.

Benefact Group is a global financial services group owned by a charity, with a strong track record of charitable giving and ambitious growth plans.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

If you need additional support during recruitment, please let us know.