At a Glance
- Tasks: Underwrite diverse professional indemnity policies and build strong broker relationships.
- Company: Leading insurer with a hybrid work culture across multiple UK locations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting career development opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the insurance industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in professional indemnity underwriting or broking and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
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 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 internal teams to deliver strong outcomes for brokers and their clients.
Skills & Experience
- Professional indemnity underwriting or broking experience (essential)
- Proven track record of building strong broker relationships and achieving targets
- Strong IT skills, including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and CRM systems, with a willingness to learn new tools
- Demonstrated ability to win business while maintaining underwriting discipline
Financial Lines Underwriter in Manchester employer: Avencia Talent Solutions
Avencia Talent Solutions is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture in Leeds that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from professional development opportunities and the chance to contribute to cutting-edge product advancements, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about the insurance industry.
