Traded Associate SME Underwriter

Intact Insurance UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intact Insurance UK is seeking an underwriting support professional to assist in the Traded SME region. The role aims to deliver high-quality underwriting outcomes, maintain service levels, and support data quality across the team.

You will prepare cases, gather relevant data and work within defined authority to enable efficient trading outcomes, collaborating with brokers and clients to provide excellent service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in insurance is beneficial but not essential.
• Good customer service skills with a passion for delivering high-quality service to brokers and clients.
• Ability to multi-task and solve a variety of problems.
• A high degree of accuracy with a keen eye for detail.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to work in a structured, team-based environment.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and build capability, progressing towards independent underwriting responsibility

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of underwriting decisions within defined authority and referral frameworks.
• Maintain service levels, including responsiveness and accuracy, data quality and team performance.
• Prepare cases, gather data and manage case work to enable efficient trading outcomes.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Role Purpose

This role is within Traded SME in Regions and reports to an Underwriting Team Leader. This role is responsible for supporting delivery of high-quality underwriting outcomes within Traded SME, ensuring good service and building core underwriting capability

This role is within Traded SME in Regions and reports to an Underwriting Team Leader. This role is responsible for supporting delivery of high-quality underwriting outcomes within Traded SME, ensuring good service and building core underwriting capability

In this role, you'll make an impact by

• Accountable for supporting delivery of high-quality underwriting decisions, completing lower complexity tasks and processing risks within defined authority, guidelines and referral frameworks.
• Responsible for achieving service levels, including responsiveness and accuracy, maintaining data quality and supporting overall team performance and profitable growth.
• Supports the underwriting activity of the team, including preparation of cases, data gathering and case management to enable efficient and effective trading outcomes.

Your skills and experience

• Previous experience in insurance is beneficial but not essential.
• Good customer service skills with a passion for delivering high-quality service to brokers and clients.
• Ability to multi-task and solve a variety of problems.
• A high degree of accuracy with a keen eye for detail.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to work in a structured, team-based environment.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and build capability, progressing towards independent underwriting responsibility

Win as a Team

As someone who is already part of the team you know we support you to shape the future, win as a team and grow with us, and we are delighted you have decided to continue your career journey with Intact.

Our DEI Commitment

We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We're proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

As an equal opportunity employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

If you meet the core criteria but not every requirement, we'd still love to hear from you. Let's explore how this role could support your next career step. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're here to support you