Insurance Underwriting Specialist

4 hours ago


Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Climate17 Full time
About the Job

This is a unique opportunity to join our team at Climate17 as an Insurance Underwriting Specialist - Climate Solutions. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and implementation of science-based targets for insurance companies.

Your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with our Financial Institutions Net Zero Standard team to develop and refine insurance components for our FINZ Standard, leveraging your expertise in risk management and sustainability to drive innovative practices with climate and/or reinsurance companies, and providing analytical support and insights to inform business decisions and drive growth.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on your location and experience level. You will also enjoy a range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Leading the development and drafting of insurance components in the FINZ Standard;
  • Supporting the public consultation and pilot testing processes for SBTi Insurance work;
  • Managing collaboration with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Principles For Sustainable Insurance (PSI) initiative;
  • Mentoring and managing junior staff members;
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

  • A minimum of 8 years' experience in risk management, sustainability, or a related field;
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights;
  • Demonstrated expository writing ability;
  • Professional certifications such as Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) or Associate in Risk Management (ARM);

  • Senior Underwriter

    3 weeks ago


    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Arkel Underwriting Full time

    Job Title: Senior UnderwriterAbout the Role: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Underwriter to join our team at Arkel Underwriting. As a Senior Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting existing portfolios, assisting with the implementation of our underwriting strategy across the product suite, and delivering on income and loss ratio...

  • Insurance Underwriter

    4 weeks ago


    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Travelers Insurance Co. Ltd. Full time

    We're seeking an experienced Insurance Underwriter to support our property and casualty business in the North of England. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for underwriting and managing a renewal book of property and casualty business from an assigned broker panel.Key Responsibilities:Underwrite and assess risk to maximize business growth...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Markel Corporation Full time

    Job Title: Insurance Underwriting SpecialistEstimated Salary: £55,000 - £75,000 per annum.Markel Corporation is a leading insurance provider, and we are looking for an experienced Insurance Underwriting Specialist to join our team in Leeds. In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating and pricing insurance risks, ensuring that our policies meet the...

  • Underwriting Expert

    1 month ago


    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Q Underwriting Full time

    To support the Underwriting Manager and Portfolio Director with underwriting expertise, helping to build, analyze, and review underwriting plans. This involves liaising regularly between insurers and the Managing General Agent (MGA) to develop underwriting strategies specific to binders and insurers. The role also involves developing and monitoring best...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom PIB Group Full time

    Job OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Insurance Underwriting Specialist to join our team at PIB Group. As an Underwriter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the production of high-quality quotations that meet our clients' needs and expectations.

  • Insurance Underwriter

    4 weeks ago


    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Markel International Services Ltd Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Insurance Underwriter to join our team in Leeds. As an Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting a wide variety of Professional and Management Risks and Charity policies. You will work closely with other departments within the business to build relationships both internally and externally and deliver...

  • Insurance Underwriter

    4 weeks ago


    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Aviva Full time

    Insurance Underwriter RoleWe are seeking an experienced and skilled Insurance Underwriter to join our team at Aviva. As an Insurance Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting profitable business while operating within agreed guidelines and authority levels.Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain relationships with aligned customers and...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Thechildandfamilyconnection Full time

    Role Overview:">We are seeking a skilled Insurance Underwriter to join our team. As an Insurance Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting profitable business while operating within agreed guidelines and authority levels.">About the Role:">This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous new business underwriting experience in Property...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom SPE Travelers Management, LTD Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Title: Insurance Underwriter - Property and Casualty SpecialistLocation: North of England, primarily around Manchester and LeedsCompany OverviewSPE Travelers Management, LTD is a leading property casualty insurer with over 160 years of experience. We prioritize customer care, community involvement, and employee well-being.SalaryThe...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom IPS Group Full time

    Insurance Underwriting OpportunityIPS Group is partnering with a leading Insurance Company to find a talented Senior Commercial Underwriter to join their growing Leeds office. This is a great chance for an experienced Underwriter to take on a varied caseload of policies across a specific class of business, working in a well-established and dynamic team. In...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom PIB Group Full time

    The Role:Underwriter - Hybrid/RemoteTo actively participate in Underwriting team activity ensuring the production of Renewal and Mid Term Amendment or New Business quotations in line with Underwriting guides, service level agreements, and within business operating standards.Using your skills, you will be responsible for achieving income targets across a...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Zurich Insurance Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Risk and Business Development Specialist to join our team at Zurich Insurance. In this role, you will be responsible for developing sound risk and business awareness alongside learning our organisation's risk appetite.Main ResponsibilitiesManage tasks, Inbound Calls and Live ChatAdminister and monitor...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Aviva Full time

    Key Responsibilities:We are seeking an experienced and tenacious Trading Underwriter to join our team. As a Strategic Insurance Underwriter, you will be responsible for underwriting profitable business within agreed guidelines and authority levels.Technical Expertise:Knowledge of insurance product features & processesKnowledge of underwriting – Property &...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Aston Charles Full time

    Senior Financial Lines Underwriter OpportunityWe are partnering with a world-leading insurance company to find a talented Senior Financial Lines Underwriter.This role is fully home-based, with occasional face-to-face team meetings in a regional office.As a leading insurance provider, this company offers innovative solutions and insures risks that others...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom CLD Recruitment Full time

    Senior Insurance Underwriter role offers £60,000 + £15,000 yearly bonus + benefits + hybrid working.​​Our client, a respected organisation in the UK, seeks an experienced Underwriter for the Professional and Management risks renewals team.​​Key responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships, monitoring broker activity, and...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Finitas Full time

    Focusing on commercial underwriting, this role involves managing and developing the book of new business and broker relationships. Key requirements include a minimum of 2 years underwriting experience, insurance background, and the right to work in the UK.


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Get Recruited (UK) Ltd Full time

    Commercial Insurance Underwriter Opportunity in LeedsWe are seeking an experienced Commercial Underwriter to join our established team in Leeds, UK. As a key member of our underwriting department, you will assess and price commercial risks while building strong relationships with brokers.About the Role:Evaluate and underwrite commercial insurance risks using...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd Full time

    Job Summary: We're seeking an experienced SME Underwriting Specialist to join our team in Leeds. As a key member of our underwriting department, you'll evaluate and underwrite commercial insurance risks, develop and maintain strong relationships with our broker network, and contribute to the team's growth and profitability targets.">Key...


  • Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom SPE Travelers Management, LTD Full time

    Underwriter - Property & Casualty SpecialistWe are currently seeking a highly skilled Underwriter - Property & Casualty Specialist to join our team at SPE Travelers Management, LTD. As a key member of our underwriting team, you will be responsible for assessing risk and providing expert advice to our clients.Key Responsibilities:Underwrite and assess risk...

  • Insurance Underwriter

    2 weeks ago


    Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Thechildandfamilyconnection Full time

    As a Trading Underwriter with Aviva, you will be responsible for underwriting profitable business within agreed guidelines and authority levels.Key responsibilities include working independently within underwriting authority, conferring where appropriate on more technical and complex risks, and using a network of relevant stakeholders to deliver the widest...