Lead Underwriter

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Your new companyYour new company are a trusted partner within the automotive sector. For over twenty years, they have provided expert guidance to independent vehicle retailers. They have a commitment to excellence whereby clients will be presented with tailored insurance solutions to suit their needs which is delivered by a team of experts with years of experience. Due to expansion within the Motor team, a permanent position for a Lead Underwriter has arisen. Your new roleYour new role as a Lead Underwriter means you will be responsible for managing a team of technical underwriters and underwriting data analysts. Duties will include fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment, conducting regular performance reviews, overseeing the underwriting process and review complex underwriting cases as well as implementing underwriting strategies to achieve business objectives. You will leverage data analytics to continuously track and enhance underwriting performance, while implementing data-driven strategies to improve risk evaluation and maximise profitability. Further duties will also include tracking and evaluating underwriting performance indicators to uncover patterns and pinpoint opportunities for enhancement, working closely with other departments, and communicate underwriting decisions and strategies to senior management. What you\’ll need to succeedYour previous experience working as a Motor Underwriter will contribute to your success in securing this role. You will have a strong understanding of underwriting principles, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to analyse and interpret complex data. You will also have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, an ability to make decisions, be organised and able to prioritise work, communication skills, commercial awareness, and be effective at building relationships. You will have a proven ability to lead a high-performing team. You will have in-depth knowledge of underwriting principles and practices, ideally within Motor or Warranty risks. Ideally you will have professional underwriting qualification such as CII and experience with Underwriting and in a leadership role. You must have advanced experience using EXCEL What you\’ll get in returnYou will receive a generous package of up to £70,000 plus excellent pension and benefits. You will receive support from directors. You will also work within a like-minded team who offer full training and support. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C\’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Temporary Job function Job function Other Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hays by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Lead Underwriter” roles. London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Assistant Underwriter, UK & Ireland Casualty London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago City Of London, England, United Kingdom £45,000.00-£60,000.00 1 week ago Senior Underwriter (Relationship Manager) – Structured Property Finance London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Underwriter (Delegated Underwriting Authority Terror) London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago City Of London, England, United Kingdom £55,000.00-£80,000.00 1 week ago City Of London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Head of Professional & Financial Lines Underwriting London Area, United Kingdom 50 minutes ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago Senior Underwriter, UK & Ireland Casualty London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Senior Underwriter, UK & Ireland Casualty London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr