Senior Underwriter - Property and Casualty

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Senior Underwriter - Property and Casualty, Manchester

Client: Travelers

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 93907b2d19e7

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. Join us to discover a culture rooted in innovation and collaboration, where you can love what you do and where you do it.

Job Category: Underwriting

Target Openings: 1

What Is the Opportunity?

Travelers seeks a Senior Underwriter to support our renewal book of property and casualty business from an assigned broker panel in the North of England, mainly around Manchester and Leeds. You will support Development Underwriters in producing and writing new business. Using your experience, you'll make sound underwriting decisions, support the Branch in achieving financial goals, and collaborate with teams across regions. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and a £2,500 new joiner bonus, with potential referral bonuses.

What Will You Do?

• Underwrite and assess risk to maximize business growth and profitability.
• Underwrite complex accounts, consider different risk approaches, and negotiate terms.
• Make prompt, sound decisions within authority and support the team with coaching and leadership.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to standards.
• Develop broker and client relationships, participate in meetings, and support business development.
• Provide leadership and coaching to team members.
• Perform file reviews and other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• Degree preferred.
• Proven underwriting experience, especially in Property and Casualty.
• Knowledge of local insurance market and organizational policies.
• Technical underwriting knowledge, analytical skills, and customer focus.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office; ACII qualification preferred.

What is a Must Have?

• Experience in Property and Casualty underwriting.
• Valid driving license.

What Is in It for You?

• Private Medical Insurance, with options for dependents.
• Retirement plan with company contributions.
• Minimum 25 days holiday, with options to purchase more.
• Wellness programs and mental health support.
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion.