Underwriter

Avencia Consulting Services; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Financial Lines Underwriter to join their team. This hybrid role will involve generating new business for various professional indemnity policies and developing strong relationships with brokers. Ideal candidates are results-driven and experienced in underwriting complex financial lines. Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to building a market-leading business are essential. This opportunity provides the chance to work in a dynamic environment across various office locations in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in underwriting financial lines and managing broker relationships.
• Results-driven motivation and ability to meet profitability targets.
• Experience with professional indemnity policies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality underwriting following company guidelines.
• Work towards financial goals through complex new business underwriting.
• Maintain strong broker relationships and provide efficient service.

Skills

Strong broker relationship management

Underwriting complex new business

CRM data management

Job description

Job Description

Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer who are looking to recruit a Financial Lines Underwriter. This is a hybrid role and can sit in any of their UK office locations: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and London.

The role

The role focuses on generating new business across a diverse range of professional indemnity policies, including life science and technology, with a strong emphasis on building and maintaining strong broker relationships.

This role is suited to motivated, results-driven individuals with expertise and a desire to help build a market-leading business.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality underwriting in line with company guidelines and authority levels to meet profitability targets.

• Underwrite complex new business within authority and work towards agreed financial goals.

• Provide an efficient new business service to brokers to maintain strong relationships and secure opportunities.

• Keep broker data accurate and up to date in the CRM system.

• Work with the team to identify and progress prospects from the broker panel, recording activity in line with CRM procedures.

• Support a coaching culture that encourages consistent, high-quality underwriting across the team.

• Build pipeline with partner brokers to drive growth.

• Collaborate with intern...