Role Purpose
A senior role supporting the Underwriting Manager in overseeing the governance, technical framework and development of tailored insurance products, delegated authority arrangements and reinsurance treaties. The role acts as a key link between the Partnerships function and internal/external stakeholders, providing technical expertise, governance oversight and high-quality service to partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Support strategic underwriting growth plans, ensuring alignment with underwriting standards, business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Manage and develop existing and new partner relationships, including attending and leading partner meetings.
- Own and maintain the governance framework, working closely with Underwriting, Claims, Legal, Compliance, Risk and other relevant teams.
- Monitor industry best practice and regulatory developments, ensuring their effective application to distribution strategies.
- Develop technical capability across internal and external stakeholder groups through advice, guidance and training.
- Oversee insurance policy wordings, contracts, delegated authority arrangements and reinsurance treaties.
- Ensure robust processes for implementing, recording and monitoring changes to partner contracts, guidelines and underwriting arrangements.
- Work collaboratively to align products, services, policy wordings and propositions with underwriting and distribution strategies.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of delegated authority and treaty governance frameworks.
- Drive innovation and continuous improvement across products and propositions.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, partners and wider business stakeholders.
- Contribute to a high-performance culture and demonstrate strong leadership behaviours.
- Represent the organisation at relevant industry events, conferences and networking opportunities.
- Deliver technical training to internal and external audiences.
Key Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Strong technical underwriting experience across commercial and consumer insurance.
- Experience managing delegated authority and treaty reinsurance arrangements.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements applicable to commercial and retail insurance.
- Proven experience drafting and managing policy wordings, binding authority agreements and reinsurance treaties.
- Strong governance, analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Experience working in project-based and/or Agile environments.
- Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organised, collaborative and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to build effective relationships and work confidently across a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
Senior Technical Underwriter in Manchester employer: FJN Recruitment Solutions
FJN Recruitment Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities while working in a vibrant location that encourages creativity and strategic thinking. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the General Insurance sector, where your contributions will be valued and rewarded.
