Regional Manager - Home Working

Regional Underwriting Manager – Home Based, United Kingdom Salary: Up to £72,000 (Dependent on Experience)We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as an Regional Underwriting Manager within our Commercial Lines function ! At Covéa Insurance , we\’re all about protecting what matters most – whether it\’s your home, your car, or your business. Our purpose is simple but powerful: to help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does . We celebrate what makes each of us unique and believe that diversity drives innovation and success. This is a hybrid position, combining the best of both worlds – working from home and spending time in either our Birmingham, Manchester or Halifax office. Deliver the Regional Financial and Underwriting Plans for SME, ensuring balanced growth, retention, and pricing adequacy to meet target COR. Support and develop underwriting expertise across property, liability, motor, and e-trade products, including training and career development. Monitor claims activity, provide input on developments, and ensure effective underwriting standards through audits and authority management. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify trends and drive performance improvements. Decisive and commercially aware, leveraging market knowledge to create opportunities and mitigate risks. Skilled in articulating clear, compelling underwriting decisions based on sound risk management. Collaborative and balanced in approach, supporting business evolution and customer needs. Committed to professional development, fostering technical expertise and trading capability. Proven accountability for managing regional SME commercial risk portfolios. Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver underwriting and financial plans to achieve COR targets. Strong underwriting, data analysis, and problem-solving capabilities. We\’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive. Flexible working – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options ~ Annual pay review – plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level) ~ Generous holidays – 25-27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options ~ Pension perks – 7.A culture where everyone belongs – we\’re committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive ~ Mental & financial support – through our dedicated Wellbeing group ~ Career growth – training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive ~ Health & wellbeing – private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more ~ Drive in style – Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles ~ Extra savings – gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal ~ As a Disability Confident Employer, we\’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know – we\’re here to help.