Senior Underwriter (High Net Worth) Ecclesiastical Insurance UK · London, Manchester ·

Benefact Group plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecclesiastical Insurance, part of Benefact Group, seeks a Senior Underwriter for its Art & Private Client team in London or Manchester. The role focuses on delivering exceptional customer service, underwriting new business, and supporting team development. The ideal candidate will have an ACII/DIP qualification and experience in stakeholder management, with a commitment to high service standards.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution

Generous annual bonus scheme up to 24%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing benefits

Annual personal grant to charity

Volunteering day per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Full study support for professional qualifications

Access to virtual GP

Qualifications

• Commitment to exceptional service delivery.
• Understanding of regulations and confidentiality.
• Experience in managing stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and underwrite new business profitably.
• Provide coaching and training to team members.
• Conduct audits and improve performance.

Skills

Customer Service

Stakeholder Management

Organization

Data Protection

Education

ACII/DIP qualification

Job description

About the role

Ecclesiastical Insurance, proudly part of Benefact Group, is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join our Art & Private Client team in either our London or Manchester office (Hybrid work model).

The role involves delivering exceptional customer service as part of the underwriting team, supporting Ecclesiastical’s "right first time" approach.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, and profitably underwrite new business within authority and brand strategy.
• Act as a referral point, providing coaching and training to team members.
• Support less experienced team members with broker engagement and embedded underwriting support if needed.
• Plan, prioritize, and manage work to meet objectives and deliver excellent customer service.
• Conduct audits, provide feedback, and act on audit results to improve performance.
• Maintain and develop underwriting authority, expanding technical and niche knowledge through learning.

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Commitment to delivering exceptional service individually and as part of a team.
• Understanding of relevant regulations, data protection, and confidentiality.
• ACII/DIP qualification or commitment to achieve within an agreed timeframe.
• Experience in managing and influencing stakeholders and building collaborative relationships.
• High levels of organization, accuracy, and workload management skills.

What we offer

• Hybrid working
• Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
• Generous annual bonus scheme up to 24%
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with a holiday buy and sell scheme
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection, and life assurance
• Up to £400 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
• Encouragement to take at least one volunteering day per year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full study support for professional qualifications
• Access to virtual GP
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

About us

Ecclesiastical Insurance offers award-winning insurance services across sectors like faith, charity, heritage, education, art, private client, real estate, and schemes, in Ireland, Canada, and the UK.

Trusted for over a century to protect iconic UK buildings, we are a forward-thinking, energetic organization entering new markets with the ambition to double in size, thereby increasing our giving back.

Benefact Group comprises over 30 businesses, owned by a charity, and has been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor for over a decade, donating £250 million since 2014. We aim to become the UK's top corporate donor, with strategic plans to double our size.

We value attracting, empowering, and rewarding talented individuals, fostering a culture of kindness, ambition, and continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Applications from all backgrounds are welcome.

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