Senior Underwriter Property and Casualty North West

DUAL Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Underwriter in Property and Casualty based in Manchester. This role offers the chance to lead growth in the North West, build strong broker relationships, and shape innovative underwriting solutions. You'll work closely with a dynamic team, driving change in the industry while delivering excellent customer service. If you're passionate about underwriting and ready to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you. Embrace change and be part of a market-leading team that values creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of underwriting experience, especially in property and casualty.
• Proven track record of managing mid-market risks effectively.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Underwriting Experience

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Thinking

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Portfolio Management

Education

Professional Underwriting Qualification

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Job description

Senior Underwriter Property and Casualty North West

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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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