Trading Underwriter

Lawes Insurance Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance company is seeking a Trading Underwriter to handle new and renewal business for commercial insurance. The role involves underwriting policies, negotiating with brokers, and offers a clear career progression to senior positions. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in commercial underwriting, along with a degree and CII qualifications in progress.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in commercial underwriting.
• Knowledge of PI, ML, and Cyber is a plus.
• Confident communicator and skilled at building broker relationships.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial insurance to a high standard.
• Negotiate with brokers and internal teams.
• Identify improvements in processes and customer outcomes.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Education

Degree qualified

CII Diploma in progress

Job description

We are happy to be working with a global insurance company to assist them in their search for a Trading Underwriter. In this role, you’ll handle the underwriting of new and renewal business for commercial insurance. You’ll work towards monthly targets in profitability, conversion, and productivity. This role offers exposure to strategy and products, with a clear path to a senior role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Underwrite commercial insurance to a high standard
• Build sales and underwriting strategy skills
• Negotiate with brokers and internal teams
• Review and challenge non-standard decisions
• Identify ways to improve processes and customer outcomes

DAY-TO-DAY

• Underwrite commercial policies
• Negotiate and liaise with brokers and colleagues
• Apply underwriting strategy and develop sales skills
• Spot inefficiencies and suggest improvements

EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years in commercial underwriting
• Knowledge of Professional Indemnity; Management Liability and Cyber are a plus
• Strong analytical and logical thinking
• Ideally degree-qualified and working towards CII Diploma
• Confident communicator and presenter
• Skilled at building broker relationships
• Ambitious and self-driven

SKILLS

• Familiarity with PI, ML, and Cyber (preferred)
• Analytical mindset
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Relationship and rapport-building ability
• Self-motivated with ambition to progress
• CII Diploma in progress or equivalent experience

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact me now on 07889 672 926 or email us at [e-mail]