Prestige Vehicle Underwriter

NFU Mutual; York; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their High Net Worth Underwriting team. This exciting role focuses on High Net Worth Motor and offers opportunities for professional growth through comprehensive training. The company promotes a healthy work/life balance with a hybrid working model, allowing up to 80% remote work. As part of a supportive culture, you will collaborate across teams to deliver optimal solutions while managing risk. Join a recognized top employer that values diversity and inclusivity, providing attractive benefits and a commitment to your career development.

Benefits

Annual bonus (up to 10%)

Contributory pension scheme (up to 20%)

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Family Friendly policies

Discounts at high street brands

£20 monthly gym contribution

Health and wellbeing plans

Voluntary benefits including private medical and dental insurance

Employee volunteering opportunities

Life Assurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Experience in General Insurance motor underwriting is essential.
• High Net Worth expertise is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive relationships with NFU Mutual Agents.
• Underwrite risks aligned with NFUM’s risk appetite.

Skills

General Insurance motor underwriting

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Coaching and mentoring

Resilience

Adaptability

Job description

Opportunity to be part of NFU Mutual’s National Bespoke Underwriting team in a growth area of the business

• Join a thriving department which offers ongoing training, career development, and progression
• Hybrid 80% homeworking available and 20% from our office in Bristol or York

About the role:

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Underwriter to join our High Net Worth Underwriting team in either York or Bristol. The role will primarily focus on High Net Worth Motor, with opportunities to learn and underwrite High Net Worth Home (Bespoke).

You will be responsible for building and maintaining productive relationships with our network of NFU Mutual Agents, providing technical support on renewals, mid-term adjustments, and new business.

As a High Net Worth Motor Underwriter, you will underwrite risks aligned with NFUM’s risk appetite and collaborate with colleagues across sales, underwriting, head office, and the agency network to ensure excellent service and underwriting standards.

NFU Mutual provides a comprehensive induction and tailored training plan to support your career development, including ongoing training to enhance your underwriting skills and market knowledge, with cross-skilling opportunities in High Net Worth home products.

This role promotes a healthy work/life balance with a 35-hour work week, shift patterns between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday, no weekends, and a hybrid working model allowing up to 80% remote work once fully trained.

About you:

We seek a customer-focused underwriting professional committed to delivering optimal solutions while managing risk and supporting business objectives. Experience in General Insurance motor underwriting is essential; High Net Worth expertise is advantageous but not mandatory, as training will be provided. An intermediate underwriting authority or active pursuit of it is preferred.

You should be proactive, self-motivated, and dedicated to high standards. Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills are vital, along with the ability to work collaboratively and influence across teams. Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills, resilience, and adaptability are important qualities for success in this role.

At NFU Mutual, we value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging candidates to discuss any needs for adjustments during the recruitment process. We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits and Rewards:

Joining us offers a supportive culture and attractive benefits, including:

• Salary up to £37,500 depending on experience
• Annual bonus (up to 10%)
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 20%)
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday trading options
• Family Friendly policies
• Discounts at high street brands, travel, and supermarkets
• £20 monthly gym contribution
• Health and wellbeing plans
• Voluntary benefits including private medical and dental insurance
• Employee volunteering opportunities
• Referral bonus scheme (£500)
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Employee discounts on insurance policies

Working at NFU Mutual:

We are a leading UK insurance and financial services provider with over 110 years of history. Recognized as a top employer, we foster a supportive culture that values our people, promotes growth, and rewards contributions. Our awards include Gallup Exceptional Workplace, LinkedIn Top Employers, and Top Employer certifications.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our ongoing success.