Senior Financial Lines Underwriter – Northern UK

Zurich Insurance Company; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider seeks a Financial Lines Underwriter to enhance their Commercial Insurance business. This role focuses on developing customer solutions and risk assessment in a collaborative environment. As a key member of the team, you will mentor others, lead initiative improvements, and maintain relationships with brokers. If you're an experienced underwriter with a passion for excellence, this role in the Northern region will offer you engaging challenges and growth opportunities.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Holiday purchase/sale options

Qualifications

• Financial Lines experience, preferably in D&O and Management Liability.
• Ability to effectively assess and price risk.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and coach team members.
• Assess and price risk accurately.
• Negotiate with brokers and deliver presentations.

Skills

Financial Lines experience

Ability to effectively assess risk

Superior relationship building skills

Strong knowledge of underwriting philosophy

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

ACII CII Qualification or working towards it

Job description

A leading insurance provider seeks a Financial Lines Underwriter to enhance their Commercial Insurance business. This role focuses on developing customer solutions and risk assessment in a collaborative environment. As a key member of the team, you will mentor others, lead initiative improvements, and maintain relationships with brokers. If you're an experienced underwriter with a passion for excellence, this role in the Northern region will offer you engaging challenges and growth opportunities.