Job Title: New Business Trading Underwriter – Property and Liability
Location: Leeds
Salary Range: up to £50 000
Type: Permanent
Overview:
An excellent opportunity for an experienced new business underwriter with a strong background in Property and Liability. This role focuses on delivering outstanding customer service and aligning underwriting decisions with broader business strategies. The successful candidate will have a clear understanding of broker and customer needs and how these align with commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Underwrite profitable new business within agreed underwriting guidelines and authority levels.
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Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with brokers and customers, offering technical support and resolving queries efficiently.
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Utilise a network of internal and external stakeholders to offer comprehensive and tailored solutions.
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Work autonomously on cases within personal underwriting authority, and collaborate on more complex or technical risks when needed.
What We're Looking For:
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Strong knowledge of insurance products, features, and underwriting processes specific to Property and Liability.
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Proven planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills.
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Excellent communication, listening, time management, and negotiation capabilities.
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Ability to collaborate effectively within a large and complex organisational environment.
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Solid understanding of FCA regulations and other relevant legal frameworks.
About the Company:
A leading general insurance provider with a strong market presence, committed to technical excellence, customer satisfaction, and broker partnerships.