Senior Underwriter

This is an exciting and very good time to be joining one of the UK's most progressive and professional insurance companies operating in the UK today. There are a number of new job opportunities due to the company's expansion plans so it's an ideal time to be joining the business where there will be excellent chances to make your mark and progress within.

For the role as a Senior Mid-Market Commercial Underwriter based in their Leeds city centre operation, you will be required to develop new business opportunities and also handle a portfolio of an existing portfolio. You will have a strong underwriting background and be used to dealing with complex cases (dealing with large premiums circa £50k to £200k GWP) and being the go-to person dealing with referrals.

The key objective is to focusing in profitable growth, generating new business, and retaining your existing renewal portfolio, whilst maintaining excellent service standards at all times and building long standing customer relationships.

You would be responsible for looking after key broker accounts in Yorkshire/North East and be able to trade and negotiate effectively.

The right candidate will be extremely approachable, confident and capable of delivering outstanding levels of service both internally and externally, over the telephone and face to face, as the role will encompass a range of external customer meetings. You will need be visible in the market on a frequent basis and ideally have some existing broker relationships which can be utilised.

Everyone has the opportunity to join this organisation and reach their full potential, regardless of their background, personal circumstances or the role that they began their Insurance career in. They also truly believe that having fun at work brings out the best in people and are passionate about having a positive impact on their local communities.

Very competitive basic salary, bonus incentive and pension plus other employee benefits would be provided as standard. ACII or a commitment to continuous professional development would be advantageous.