Senior Underwriter

Vermelo RPO; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermelo RPO in Manchester is seeking a Senior Underwriter to support the Product Head in developing and maintaining a range of motor insurance products to meet business targets. You will exploit new product opportunities and provide product and technical support both internally and externally.

You will analyze data, monitor market trends, manage broker relationships, and help drive profitable growth while ensuring compliance and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in motor insurance underwriting.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of KPIs and performance management.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for insurance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Act as an ambassador for the V10 Values and Customer Charter in all activities.
• Manage and review product ranges to stay competitive and compliant.
• Support business performance through data analysis, pricing, and MI reviews.
• Manage new product developments and amendments.
• Prepare and present key product information to the Head of Product.
• Monitor market trends and broker insights to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop broker relationships to drive profitable growth.
• Build strong broker partnerships and gather customer feedback.
• Escalate performance risks and support action plans.
• Support performance monitoring and stakeholder review meetings.
• Raise operational issues with management as required.
• Mentor team members where applicable.
• Respond to operational queries relating to product and policy issues.
• Promote Vermelo RPO brands and represent the division internally and externally.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Independent working

Teamwork

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Underwriter

We are seeking a Senior Underwriter who will support the Product Head in developing and maintaining a range of products to ensure the agreed business plan targets and objectives are met. Exploiting new product opportunities and providing Product and Technical support both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as an ambassador for the V10 Values and Customer Charter in all activities.
• Manage and review product ranges to ensure they remain competitive, compliant, and aligned to business targets.
• Support business performance through data analysis, broker insight, pricing, and MI, including post-implementation reviews.
• Manage new product developments and product amendments.
• Prepare and present key product information and updates to the Head of Product.
• Monitor market trends, broker intelligence, and industry developments to identify opportunities and risks.
• Manage and develop key broker and business relationships to drive profitable growth.
• Build strong broker partnerships and gather customer feedback to support business objectives.
• Escalate performance risks and support action plans to address issues.
• Support performance monitoring, management information, and stakeholder review meetings.
• Raise operational and performance issues with management as required.
• Manage and mentor team members where applicable.
• Respond to operational queries relating to product and policy issues.Foster effective relationships with internal departments.
• Promote group brands and represent the division internally and externally when required.

About You:

• Experience within the motor insurance industry.
• Strong commercial awareness with a good understanding of market trends and business processes.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of key performance indicators (KPIs) and performance management.
• Knowledge of insurance regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to analyse data, identify insights, and recommend actions.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using data analysis and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.