Trading Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MGA in the UK is seeking an Existing Business Trading Underwriter based in Manchester. The role involves managing broker relationships and efficiently handling renewals, contributing to a new Centre of Excellence. Ideal candidates will have experience in Commercial Underwriting and hold Cert CII/ACII qualifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for future development

Support from Directors and Managers

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Underwriting focusing on Property and Casualty.
• Self-motivated with strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and work within deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong broker relationships with outstanding customer service.
• Handle broker and client requests, including renewals and mid-term adjustments.
• Identify process enhancement opportunities.

Skills

Relationship Building

Organisational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Working

Education

Cert CII/ACII Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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Client:

Hays

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

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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