Senior Underwriter Property and Casualty North West

DUAL UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Underwriter for Property and Casualty in Manchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the underwriting proposition and build strong relationships with brokers. You will be part of a dynamic team, contributing to the growth of the North West market while working closely with a supportive leadership team. If you are an experienced underwriter with a passion for innovation and customer service, this position provides a platform to make a significant impact in the insurance sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Underwriting experience with a focus on mid-market risks.
• Proven track record in building a portfolio of property and casualty risks.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver DUAL's Property and Casualty proposition to market.
• Build strong relationships with brokers to identify market opportunities.

Skills

Underwriting

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Education

Professional Underwriting Qualifications

Job description

Senior Underwriter Property and Casualty North West

DUAL UK Manchester, England, United Kingdom

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We're looking for the underwriters who want something bigger, who think a little differently and are ready for change. At DUAL, we're expanding our regional footprint and are looking for expert underwriters, well regarded in their local market, to join us to shape something different. You'll initially work with the DUAL leadership team to refresh our Commercial Combined proposition before actively trading with Brokers in the early part of 2025. You'll be working as part of 10+ person strong branch, reporting into the Regional Manager, and be supported by Business Development Managers as we continue to grow in the regional market. We're initially recruiting in the North West market (Manchester office) but are open Underwriting experts across the UK.

Role overview & Role responsibilities

• Work with peers and line of business leaders to shape and deliver DUAL's Property and Casualty (Commercial Combined) proposition to market, providing considered ideas to evolve the proposition and profitably develop the account.
• Actively contribute towards DUALs visibility in the local market, working closely with Brokers to identify underserved segments where DUAL can shape propositions to gain market share.
• Build strong relationships with brokers, negotiating effectively, and providing excellent customer service at all times.
• Ability to underwrite both New & Renewal business in line with DUALs underwriting strategy, within DUALs underwriting framework.
• Expertly deploy the full extent of Underwriting authority to craft solutions to risks.
• Support the wider team and business to deliver the best of DUAL to our broker partners and customers.
• Work diligently to ensure documentation and underwriting files are thoroughly checked and terms are accurately issued in a timely manner.

Key requirements

• Proven track record of building a portfolio of mid-market property and casualty risks, writing risks £10k+ GWP.
• You'll ideally have 10+ years of Underwriting experience.
• Attention to detail, and ability to hit deadlines.
• Brand ambassador, meeting with clients where appropriate.
• Strong ability to influence and negotiate with brokers, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Analytical and creative thinker in meeting Underwriting needs whilst working in partnership with brokers.
• Ability to understand the needs of each Underwriting line on a portfolio basis.
• Ability to motivate and gain buy-in from others effectively.
• Committed to learning and development i.e. continual professional development.
• To work with confidence, embrace change, be inquisitive, resilient, imaginative and direct.
• Ability to communicate theories and ideas.
• Pro-active & flexible approach to your Role.

To Conclude

Join DUAL as a Senior Underwriter in Property and Casualty, based in Manchester. Lead our growth in the North West, build strong broker relationships, and help shape innovative underwriting solutions. Be part of a market-leading team driving change

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Insurance

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