Underwriter

About

Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer and Fortune 500 company, who are looking to recruit an Underwriter in their Leeds-based Professional & Management risks team.

The opportunity

This opportunity is based within the renewals department, where you will be dealing with a wide variety of Professional and Management Risks and wider Financial Lines Risks, including Cyber and Technology risks. This is an area of considerable growth and a great opportunity to join an established but expanding team that plays an integral part in developing the book and improving the way we do business.

The role of the Underwriter is to work as part of the Professional and Management Risks team, providing an excellent underwriting service for both underwriters and brokers in the UK. You will be expected to develop and maintain relationships, work collaboratively, and be proactive in helping brokers and underwriters across all classes of business.

Key accountabilities

• Underwriting risks within your personal level of authority
• Handling incoming calls promptly and professionally
• Diarising and following up renewals with brokers to secure and retain business
• Dealing with internal and external enquiries by email and phone
• Managing diary items and chasing responses
• Following up on outstanding renewal information with brokers
• Building strong working relationships with the technical teams in Leeds and the wider business
• Supporting the team with ad hoc projects
• Demonstrating knowledge of guidelines and authority levels to achieve profitability and underwriting objectives
• Delivering excellent service to brokers by prioritising renewals, mid-term adjustments and referrals through our e-trading platform or direct contact
• Underwriting renewals within defined authority
• Actively managing broker relationships and providing efficient service
• Attending underwriting meetings to share insights, trends, and market feedback
• Managing renewal cases, working with brokers to secure business and upsell/cross-sell additional cover

Skills & experience

• Proven, relevant insurance experience and strong technical skills
• Background in our classes of business (desirable, not essential)
• Excellent written, verbal, and numerical skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good IT skills (including MS Office)
• Willingness to study for CII qualifications (fully funded and supported)

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual bonus, and benefits package
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy/sell extra leave
• Excellent pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance, income protection, and more
• Access to countless learning and development opportunities to support your career growth