Senior PI Underwriter - Growth & Broker Relationships

AXA UK plc; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Manchester seeks an experienced Senior PI Underwriter to join their Financial Lines team. This role involves underwriting professional indemnity business, coaching other underwriters, and maintaining strong broker relationships. Candidates should have a proven track record in the UK market and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and comprehensive employee benefits including private medical cover and generous leave options. Hybrid work arrangement available.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Performance-based bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life Assurance

Private medical cover

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Buy/sell extra leave opportunities

Wellbeing services & resources

AXA employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven track record in underwriting and growing UK Professional Indemnity business.
• Strong ability to build and maintain senior broker and customer relationships.
• Demonstrable industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Drive planned new business underwriting results through effective account management.
• Underwrite new professional indemnity business through the traded team.
• Coach and develop underwriters within the PI underwriting centre.
• Monitor accounts and analyze underwriting trends to maximize profitability.
• Influence underwriting philosophy and strategy by working with internal partners.

Skills

Underwriting

Relationship building

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Education

Professional qualifications such as ACII

Job description

A leading insurance company in Manchester seeks an experienced Senior PI Underwriter to join their Financial Lines team. This role involves underwriting professional indemnity business, coaching other underwriters, and maintaining strong broker relationships. Candidates should have a proven track record in the UK market and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and comprehensive employee benefits including private medical cover and generous leave options. Hybrid work arrangement available.