Why this role stands out
This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a dynamic and innovative underwriting business backed by Gallagher, allowing you to manage a diverse portfolio and shape the future of insurance. If you are a proactive and solution-oriented underwriter eager to make a significant impact, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking team and unlock new possibilities.
Quick overview
Job description
Senior Underwriter | Leeds, United Kingdom | Hybrid
This employer is a dynamic underwriting and distribution business, backed by significant strength and powered by a belief in finding solutions for every challenge. With entrepreneurial energy and niche expertise, they are transforming the insurance landscape and seeking individuals eager to contribute to smarter solutions for clients and drive industry progress. This is an environment where agility meets stability and creativity meets execution, offering real career opportunities.
The Role
- Manage and grow a portfolio of renewal accounts, addressing rating and adjustment inquiries.
- Develop new business opportunities, ensuring positive outcomes for clients, brokers, and insurers.
- Evaluate risks, handle technical claims, and liaise with brokers, insurers, and internal teams.
- Review and approve referrals from junior underwriters.
- Operate within delegated underwriting authority.
- Mentor and train junior team members, sharing expertise and fostering growth.
What You'll Need
- CII/Dip CII qualification or equivalent, with A-Level education or similar.
- Proven underwriting experience, including servicing accounts and handling technical claim queries.
- Strong understanding of risk exposure and ability to determine acceptance criteria in complex situations.
- Proactive communication, strong negotiation skills, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Experience planning client renewals and identifying new business opportunities.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities with a positive, team-oriented attitude.
What's On Offer
- A competitive salary and exciting career development opportunities.
- Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.
- Defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Comprehensive health and insurance benefits, including life insurance, income protection, and health cash plans.
- Access to a range of additional perks including discounted gym membership, employee stock purchase plans, and volunteering days.
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