Senior Motor Trade Underwriter - Manchester; Halifax; Birmingham

Jooble; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in insurance is seeking a Senior Motor Trade Underwriter in Manchester. The role focuses on underwriting motor trade risks while fostering relationships with brokers. A successful candidate will have a robust background in underwriting and a thorough understanding of the commercial market.

Benefits

Annual pay review and performance-related bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Mental Health First Aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Tusker Car Scheme

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

Volunteering day per year

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting commercial motor products.
• Knowledge of the broker market.
• Ability to manage relationships and meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Developing bespoke commercial lines motor trade risks.
• Maintaining relationships with Mid-Market brokers.
• Underwriting according to company strategy and authority limits.

Skills

Underwriting

Relationship Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Cert CII

Dip CII

Job description

Senior Motor Trade Underwriter - Manchester; Halifax; Birmingham

Jooble Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Senior Motor Trade Underwriter - Manchester; Halifax; Birmingham

Jooble Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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Senior Motor Trade Underwriter - Manchester, United KingdomSalary: Working hours:We\\\'re on the lookout for a Senior Motor Trade Underwriter to join our Commercial Lines Team. The role will contribute to the profitable development of the Midlands, North and Scotland Region as well as the wider Mid Market Business. This will be by case underwriting new business risks and actively managing existing business portfolios. We\\\'re looking for someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience in underwriting, with a proven ability to build and develop relationships with brokers. We work on a hybrid basis, our office base being Manchester 2 days per week and 3 days from home (flexibility may be required). What will I be doing? Profitably developing and underwriting bespoke commercial lines motor trade risks within Covéa Insurance\\\'s underwriting criteria, regularly underwriting on site in broker offices The collection and delivery motor trade account for the region Developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with a panel of Mid-Market brokers as their nominated development relationship underwriter for motor trade products Developing and supporting Covea\\\'s commercial lines account by engaging and encouraging new and existing relationships with regional brokers Prospecting and actively contributing to the growth targets of the team optimising sales and retention Maintaining an accurate audit trail using Covéa Insurance\\\'s systems, practices and procedures Underwriting within Covéa strategy and authority limits and refer all cases outside of strategy or individual limits Maintaining and endeavouring to exceed, agreed service levels to both internal and external customers Maintaining an up to date knowledge of t he commercial lines market , t he regional broking marketplace, and l egislation and litigation which could affect the writing of business Providing technical assistance, take referrals and provide guidance to colleagues What would we like to see in you? Experience in underwriting and trading commercial motor productsA detailed knowledge of the broker marketProven relationship management skillsThe ability to demonstrate meeting & exceeding personal and team objectivesAn awareness of market and legal/industry developmentsMinimum Cert CII. Dip CII, or progress towards, is preferred.Proven effective and strong trading skills including prospecting and optimising new business and retentionA strong and decisive approach to underwritingExcellent communication skills with the ability to sell the benefits of Covea Insurance products and influence resultsGood problem solving skillsThe ability to work independently but also as part of a team to deliver common goalsWhat\\\'s in it for you?36.25 working hours per week with flexitime, along with a range of flexible working optionsAnnual pay review and performance related bonus25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holidays Continued professional development through internal training programmes, professional qualifications and apprenticeshipsA wealth of support for your mental, financial & physical wellbeing through our Wellbeing group, who provide Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme where you and your family can access additional support such as counselling, financial advice, relationship support and free mortgage adviceA range of health benefits such as access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, free eye tests, flu jabs and the option to opt into private medical insuranceTusker Car Scheme - salary sacrifice scheme which lets you drive away a brand new, fully maintained and insured car for up to four years.Peace of mind, with our life assurance plan with flexible options to increase or decrease the standard cover along with the option to opt in to our critical illness cover Generous pension scheme with a 7.5% minimum employer pension contribution, matched to maximum of 9% dependant on your contributionA volunteering day a year to support a charity close to your heartA big thank you for sticking around, with our Loyalty Bonus - once you reach 5 years service and beyond Additional benefits such as discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes and discounts at lots of retailers through PerkpalOur Mission... Our mission is to welcome everyone and create engaged, inclusive teams. Being an inclusive workplace means taking action to make sure everyone has equal opportunity to succeed, irrespective of their differences. We celebrate our differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.As a Disability Confident Employer, we want to ensure that our recruitment process is fair for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments or wish to discuss in more detail, then please get in contact with us or mention it during the online application process.Salary:Working hours:36.25

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