Senior Underwriter: Growth & Broker Leadership (Hybrid)

Ecclesiastical Insurance UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Group Pension

Annual bonus

25 days leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Volunteer day

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ecclesiastical Insurance, part of Benefact Group, seeks two Senior Underwriters for its Manchester trading team. This hybrid role focuses on profitable growth through underwriting, broker/partner engagement and technical leadership.

You will manage a broker portfolio, deliver growth, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining regulatory and company standards. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, generous pension and bonus schemes, and extensive health and

Qualifications

• Strong technical underwriting knowledge in commercial insurance.
• Proven ability to build and influence broker/partner relationships.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer and broker service.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate and profitably underwrite new and existing business within delegated authority.
• Manage a portfolio of cases and prioritise workload to meet service standards and targets.
• Build and maintain strong broker/partner relationships to drive new business opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership and referral support, coaching and mentoring colleagues.
• Drive underwriting excellence through audits, quality reviews and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards, managing risk and resolving issues.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Cert CII

Dip CII

ACII

Job description

Ecclesiastical Insurance, part of Benefact Group, seeks two Senior Underwriters for its Manchester trading team. This hybrid role focuses on profitable growth through underwriting, broker/partner engagement and technical leadership.

You will manage a broker portfolio, deliver growth, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining regulatory and company standards. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, generous pension and bonus schemes, and extensive health and