Development Underwriter - Property & Casualty

Job Description

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a global leader in insurance and financial services. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] protects businesses from multinationals to micro start-ups.

As a P&C Development Underwriter, you'll drive and transform how we partner broker portfolios, with a balance of technical and trading capability. You'll be empowered to make decisions and focus on profitable growth across new business within the Manchester market. Travel within Manchester area required; tool of trade car or cash allowance provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the face of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in presenting propositions for larger Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate risks.
• Work with Trading Underwriters to negotiate coverage, wordings and pricing.
• Proactively develop a robust pipeline of qualified growth opportunities.
• Lead and embed the large case management process for new business.
• Develop and build collaborative broker relationships, taking full ownership for generation, placement and retention of profitable commercial business.
• Underwrite profitable new and existing business in line with underwriting controls.
• Maintain a quality distribution strategy with key brokers to achieve financial KPIs.
• Maintain strong understanding of regional book performance (COR, Rate, Retention).

Work Arrangements

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we work smart, empowering people to balance time between home and office. You'll work at least three days a week (60%) away from home (office, client visits, industry events). Flexible working arrangements available.

Your Skills & Experience

• Expert Property and Casualty technical underwriting knowledge in the Manchester market.
• Record of securing and retaining large scale complex business through senior broker/customer relationships.
• Evidence of technical and sales experience with effective pipeline management.
• Insight development, customer and broker portfolio relationship management.
• Personal impact, influence, negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• DIP Qualified or equivalent with proven track record in underwriting Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate business.

As a precondition of employment, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom. This role is defined as an IDD role requiring background screening every 4 years.

How to Apply

To apply, click on the 'apply now' button, then log in or create a profile to submit your CV. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Equal Opportunities Employer. For adjustments during application, email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We encourage early applications; this advert may close earlier than the listed closing date.