Professions Development Underwriter

Stride Resource Management Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job description

One of the biggest names in the UK specialty insurance market needs an experienced Professions Development Underwriter to join its specialist financial lines division. This role offers a clear career step up, with genuine ownership and empowerment to grow and manage accounts effectively.

This role is perfect to develop your career in a dynamic, data-led environment that values innovation, efficiency, and clear account ownership.

The Professions Development Underwriter role:

1. Broker Relationship Management & Development:
   1. Cultivate and maintain strong broker relationships
   2. Address queries and develop business at both case-by-case and account levels
2. Underwriting & Portfolio Management:
   1. Underwrite accounts with a focus on profitability and efficiency in PI and financial lines
   2. Regularly review and refine underwriting guides
   3. Conduct workshops to enhance broker and internal team understanding
3. Growth & Governance:
   1. Take responsibility for profitably growing the book
   2. Ensure robust compliance and governance practices
   3. Leverage a modern, data-driven approach in decision making

What's on offer:

1. Compensation & Benefits:
   1. Salary range: £50,000-£85,000
   2. 15% bonus with additional multipliers for over-performance
   3. Double matched pension scheme
   4. BUPA private medical and dental
   5. Life assurance and critical illness cover
   6. Sharesave scheme and lifestyle benefits including sabbaticals and extra holiday for tenure
2. Work Environment:
   1. Based in a modern, vibrant Colchester office equipped with state-of-the-art tech and systems
   2. A sophisticated, data-focused culture with a strong financial performance record
   3. Exposure to a portfolio performing well in niche and specialist areas across professional lines

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding Professions Development Underwriter opportunity, we want to hear from you - please apply or contact:

David Colesby - 07794 926 560 / [e-mail]

Mark Holloway - 07450 201 950/ [e-mail]