Trading Underwriter

Hays; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK seeks an Existing Business Trading Underwriter based in Manchester. You will play a key role in managing broker relationships and underwriting tasks, enhancing your career in a supportive environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Underwriting focused on Property and Casualty.
• Ability to handle broker/client requests efficiently and effectively.
• Self-motivated with strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong broker relationships by providing excellent customer service.
• Manage renewals, mid-term adjustments, and cancellations.
• Identify and enhance underwriting processes.

Skills

Relationship Building

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Cert CII/ACII Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Base pay range

Existing Business Trading Underwriter - based in Manchester
Your new companyYour new company is one of the largest MGAs in the UK, with offices all over the UK that specialises in the SME to mid-market Property & Casualty business. They have fantastic relationships with their panel of brokers and put their clients at the centre of their underwriting strategy. Due to expansion within the Existing Business team a position for an Existing Business Trading Underwriter has arisen. This role is based in Manchester.
Your new roleYour new role as a Trading Underwriter means you will develop and sustain strong broker relationships by consistently delivering outstanding customer service and managing renewals efficiently. Collaborate proactively with your team and manager to help establish and grow the new Manchester Centre of Excellence. Duties will include efficiently handling broker and client requests including renewal queries, mid-term adjustments and cancellations, collaborating with team members, fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and taking ownership of large renewal cases. Further duties will also include operating within your delegated underwriting authority and proactively identifying opportunities to enhance processes as well as acting as a referral point for Underwriting Assistants within the Team.
What you'll need to succeedYour previous experience in Commercial Underwriting dealing with Commercial Property and Casualty will contribute to your success in securing this role. You will be self-motivated, friendly, good relationship building skills, quick to learn, team working skills and an ability to meet deadlines. You will also have excellent communication and organisational skills and be proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel. Ideally, you will be able to perform under pressure and problem solve as well as be Cert CII/ACII qualified.
What you'll get in returnYou'll be offered a competitive salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. You'll receive support from both Directors and Managers and be given the opportunity to develop and take on more responsibility in the future. You'll enjoy working as part of a growing and friendly team with a unique vision to grow and develop long term Client needs

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Insurance

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