Jobs in Salford, Großbritannien

About us

Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer who are looking to recruit a New Business Underwriter. They are open to location, as the team is mostly remote with occasional office visits required.

The role is based within their Care Sales team, focusing on a broad spectrum of Care and Social Welfare policies. It's an excellent opportunity to join a successful national team.

Responsibilities

• Apply and promote knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels to meet business targets.
• Deliver excellent service to brokers, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Underwrite varied risks within set authority.
• Contribute to underwriting meetings with insights on developments, trends and market conditions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the wider business.

Skills & experience

• Proven underwriting experience (ideally social welfare/care risks; commercial insurance considered).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Successful track record of developing broker relationships.
• Proficient in IT, including MS Office and broker e-trading platforms.
• Ability to win business while upholding underwriting discipline.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell extra leave.
• Excellent benefits including pension, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance, income protection, and season ticket loan.
• Ongoing opportunities for learning, career development, and full support to help you grow.