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Team Leader (Underwriting)
Get Recruited (UK) Ltd
Dudley
On-site
GBP 45,000
Full time
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Job summary
An innovative insurance firm is seeking a passionate Team Leader to enhance their underwriting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire a group of skilled professionals while driving operational excellence and fostering talent development. You will lead a high-performing team, implement process improvements, and manage performance effectively. With a flexible hybrid working model and a range of attractive benefits, this position is perfect for those who wish to make a significant impact in the insurance sector. If you have the vision and leadership skills to drive change, this is the role for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years' team leadership experience in insurance.
- Strong commercial insurance knowledge and understanding of market practices.
Responsibilities
- Lead and motivate a team of underwriting professionals.
- Drive operational excellence through process improvement and innovation.
- Manage performance to achieve business objectives.
Skills
Education
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Job description
Team Leader (Underwriting)
Location: Dudley - Hybrid Working (2 days in the office)
Salary: Up to £45,000
The Opportunity
I'm working with a forward-thinking and dynamic Insurance company looking for a Team leader with proven people management skills to develop their underwriting team.
As Team Leader, you'll inspire and guide a high-performing team of Underwriters while playing a crucial role in shaping our operational excellence. This is more than just a management position - it's an opportunity to drive innovation and make a real impact on our business.
You don't need to be an Underwriter yourself but experience managing a team and a basic understanding of underwriting is a must.
Your Impact
- Lead and motivate a team of underwriting professionals
- Drive operational excellence through process improvement and innovation
- Develop talent through development plans and regular coaching
- Manage performance to achieve business objectives
- Handle escalated service matters with a focus on resolution
- Support the Underwriting Service Manager
Essential Experience & Skills
- Minimum 2 years' team leadership experience within insurance
- Strong commercial insurance knowledge and understanding of market practices
- Proven track record in people management, including performance development
- CII/DIP qualification (desirable)
- Excellence in organisation, communication, and time management
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
- Strong emotional intelligence and resilience
- Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
What We Offer
- Competitive pension scheme with up to 16% contribution
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible hybrid working model
- Benefits including:
- Health Cash Plan
- Virtual GP Services
- Mental Health Support & 24/7 Employee Assistance
- Professional development support and CII qualification funding
- Recognition programs and social events
- Free parking
- Death in Service benefit
- Charitable giving match program
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