£60K/yr to £90K/yr
Leeds, England
Permanent, Variable

Senior Development Underwriter

Posted by STRIDE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD.

Driving regional growth in Yorkshire for a highly respected global insurer, this is an outstanding opportunity to further your career - expanding your market profile in the process.

This A+ rated insurance company is known for innovative, specialty products and excellent service levels and their strong UK performance provides an outstanding platform to trade.

This esteemed firm is seeking a Senior Development Underwriter to play a pivotal role in the expansion of their account, focusing on a select group of key brokers in the Leeds market.

Benefits

  • Generous salary package up to £90,000.
  • Attractive pension contribution at 10%.
  • Substantial bonus potential up to 30%.
  • Flexibility with office attendance, attached to Leeds.
  • Comprehensive training in specialty commercial products.
  • Career advancement in specialty business and senior underwriting.

Role Essentials - Senior Development Underwriter

  • Trading a set of market leading products - with training provided to fill in any gaps in your commercial insurance knowledge.
  • Senior underwriting authority with significant commercial freedom.
  • Market-facing position, fostering relationships with brokers.
  • Influence the growth of a tightly-knit panel of key brokers.
  • Engage actively in the Leeds and Yorkshire market, representing the company's interests.

Skills and Experience

  • Proven track record in underwriting with a strategic growth mind set.
  • Exceptional relationship-building and networking capabilities.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt to new product knowledge.
  • Professional indemnity experience beneficial but not mandatory.

This role presents a real opportunity for individuals seeking to advance their career in a dynamic team environment, with a focus on specialty business. The successful candidate will enjoy a senior underwriting role with requisite authority as well as the autonomy to trade effectively, backed by a supportive infrastructure that encourages market engagement and relationship development.

Candidates are invited to apply for this role, which promises not just a job, but a significant step forward in their professional journey. Embrace the chance to become a key player in a thriving team, driving forward the success of a distinguished insurance company.