Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer who are looking to recruit a Financial Lines Underwriter. This is a hybrid role and can sit in any of their UK office locations: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and London.
The role
The role focuses on generating new business across a diverse range of professional indemnity policies, including life science and technology, with a strong emphasis on building and maintaining strong broker relationships.
This role is suited to motivated, results-driven individuals with expertise and a desire to help build a market-leading business.
Key responsibilities
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Deliver high-quality underwriting in line with company guidelines and authority levels to meet profitability targets.
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Underwrite complex new business within authority and work towards agreed financial goals.
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Provide an efficient new business service to brokers to maintain strong relationships and secure opportunities.
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Keep broker data accurate and up to date in the CRM system.
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Work with the team to identify and progress prospects from the broker panel, recording activity in line with CRM procedures.
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Support a coaching culture that encourages consistent, high-quality underwriting across the team.
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Build pipeline with partner brokers to drive growth.
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Collaborate with internal teams to deliver strong outcomes for brokers and their clients.
Skills & experience
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Professional indemnity underwriting or broking experience (essential)
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Proven track record of building strong broker relationships and achieving targets
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Excellent communication skills
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Strong IT skills, including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and CRM systems, with a willingness to learn new tools
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Demonstrated ability to win business while maintaining underwriting discipline
