AXA XL's culture of profitable growth is the core when executing consistent underwriting standards, practices and procedures. As Head of a Product/Region you will act as the leader for your 'business stream' and will be responsible for developing and assessing the core underwriting strategic direction, achieving the financial objectives and product profitability for your function and/or region. This role is considered both a technical and customer-facing position, working hand-in-hand with internal stakeholder and meeting with key brokers and clients to support the unit's underwriting and marketing strategies. This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime. What you'll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Working closely with the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will be responsible for developing an annual business plan that is consistent with AXA XL's overall underwriting strategies and objectives. Continually monitor objectives for financial, marketing and client satisfaction success and provide guidance immediately when trending against plan. Set and drive strategic and operational objectives that will result in early "wins" to achieve short term success but not at the cost of jeopardizing annual or long term goals. Leveraging data tools, analytic reports and underwriting's central capabilities, to allow for ongoing monitoring of product performance, budgets and forecasts. Collaborating with the business line leaders to identify and develop centers of excellence among underwriters for specific industries. Driving the new product development process in anticipation of market need. Driving Underwriting Excellence to support and ensure profitable growth by: Achieving business plan financial objectives and profitable growth as approved by senior management. Developing and implementing strategic underwriting plans for the segment or region, aligned with current and long term objectives. Working with the business line leaders to develop the underwriting appetite, segmentation strategy and portfolio management. Being an integral part of the underwriting process with focus on risk selection, structure and pricing. Collaborating with Enterprise Risk Management () and Underwriting Governance to manage emerging risks and evolving trends. Provide leadership to the team. Collaborating with the Actuarial team, to improve pricing models and analytics necessary to support profitable risk selection and growth. Preserve and enhance profitability through the development of sophisticated underwriting and analytic techniques, pricing discipline, market analysis and the development of performance metrics and controls Support product management and innovation by developing analytical rigor, capabilities and processes that will enable the team to achieve their growth and profitability targets Ensure underwriting objectives, limits, product and product enhancements are all consistent with AXA XL's overall strategy Through regular communication, discuss meeting underwriting excellence objectives through audits and loss activity consistent within AXA XL Assisting in producer relationships and maintaining visibility in the market: Working with the underwriting managers, sales and regional leaders to achieve cross selling objectives and develop marketing strategies. Developing new business opportunities via extensive broker and insured relationships. Supporting customer retention. Mentoring and coaching the underwriting team and developing a succession plan. Ensuring adequate communication and flow of information as appropriate. Partnering with actuarial, accounting, claims, and finance as required to support the underwriting strategies and service excellence. Assist in developing reinsurance strategies and managing limit accumulations to avoid earnings volatility while maximizing AXA XL's opportunities on placements. Partnering with the Chief Risk Officer and others to implement best practices and internal controls to support enterprise risk management (e.g., internal audit, FIC, Regulatory, etc.). Develop and execute a focused effort targeting key distribution partners marketing the merits of AXA XL's value proposition. Lead with the value of a robust partnership demonstrating AXA XL's ability to now be viewed as a long term player. Exhibit the front to back knowledge required to provide confidence in the ability for AXA XL to negotiate. You will report to the Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty - UK & Lloyds. What you'll bring Experience: Substantial experience focusing on underwriting management. You will also have experience building relationships with all the larger brokers and clients. You will also be expected to have a successful track record of driving profitable growth. An undergraduate degree is required and a Master's Degree and/or professional insurance certification is preferred. Inspired Leadership: AXA XL requires a self starter who will thrive in a team oriented environment. You will be a non political player who can, by virtue of your background and experiences, be immediately credible with both internal and external constituents who include brokers and customers. You will be naturally collaborative and your words, tone and actions will set the bar for others to follow. You will have the ability to influence without authority, motivate others and be highly participative. You will have the reputation for engaging through listening and then driving for efficiency of decision making versus creating bureaucracy. Business Building: You must have a good balance of both strategic and operating skills. You will have been in an environment where you have participated in thoughtful and profitable growth. You will have a track record of executing to plan and working to achieve objectives. You will understand the importance of a robust value proposition and know how to appropriately leverage distribution relationships. Highly attentive to operational and financial details, you will be well organized, a disciplined planner with solid communication skills. You will be financially astute and sophisticated in identifying key financial trends and reworking metrics to get to answers that at first were not obvious. Finally, through your reputation in the industry, you will have the ability to attract the best talent in the industry. Technical Acumen: A sharp rigorous thinker who creates a logical connection for others between the dynamics of market realities, AXA XL's mission, vision and strategy. At your core you will be an underwriter, thus exhibiting granular knowledge of all aspects of managing a market. You will be market savvy and know what the competition is doing from a product and pricing perspective and quickly grasp challenges and opportunities. Finally, you will have the proven ability to easily articulate the technical and complicated in a manner others readily understand What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. 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Dec 06, 2025
Full time
AXA XL's culture of profitable growth is the core when executing consistent underwriting standards, practices and procedures. As Head of a Product/Region you will act as the leader for your 'business stream' and will be responsible for developing and assessing the core underwriting strategic direction, achieving the financial objectives and product profitability for your function and/or region. This role is considered both a technical and customer-facing position, working hand-in-hand with internal stakeholder and meeting with key brokers and clients to support the unit's underwriting and marketing strategies. This is a regulated role under the Central Bank of Ireland's Fitness and Probity regime. What you'll be doing What will your essential responsibilities include? Working closely with the Chief Underwriting Officer, you will be responsible for developing an annual business plan that is consistent with AXA XL's overall underwriting strategies and objectives. Continually monitor objectives for financial, marketing and client satisfaction success and provide guidance immediately when trending against plan. Set and drive strategic and operational objectives that will result in early "wins" to achieve short term success but not at the cost of jeopardizing annual or long term goals. Leveraging data tools, analytic reports and underwriting's central capabilities, to allow for ongoing monitoring of product performance, budgets and forecasts. Collaborating with the business line leaders to identify and develop centers of excellence among underwriters for specific industries. Driving the new product development process in anticipation of market need. Driving Underwriting Excellence to support and ensure profitable growth by: Achieving business plan financial objectives and profitable growth as approved by senior management. Developing and implementing strategic underwriting plans for the segment or region, aligned with current and long term objectives. Working with the business line leaders to develop the underwriting appetite, segmentation strategy and portfolio management. Being an integral part of the underwriting process with focus on risk selection, structure and pricing. Collaborating with Enterprise Risk Management () and Underwriting Governance to manage emerging risks and evolving trends. Provide leadership to the team. Collaborating with the Actuarial team, to improve pricing models and analytics necessary to support profitable risk selection and growth. Preserve and enhance profitability through the development of sophisticated underwriting and analytic techniques, pricing discipline, market analysis and the development of performance metrics and controls Support product management and innovation by developing analytical rigor, capabilities and processes that will enable the team to achieve their growth and profitability targets Ensure underwriting objectives, limits, product and product enhancements are all consistent with AXA XL's overall strategy Through regular communication, discuss meeting underwriting excellence objectives through audits and loss activity consistent within AXA XL Assisting in producer relationships and maintaining visibility in the market: Working with the underwriting managers, sales and regional leaders to achieve cross selling objectives and develop marketing strategies. Developing new business opportunities via extensive broker and insured relationships. Supporting customer retention. Mentoring and coaching the underwriting team and developing a succession plan. Ensuring adequate communication and flow of information as appropriate. Partnering with actuarial, accounting, claims, and finance as required to support the underwriting strategies and service excellence. Assist in developing reinsurance strategies and managing limit accumulations to avoid earnings volatility while maximizing AXA XL's opportunities on placements. Partnering with the Chief Risk Officer and others to implement best practices and internal controls to support enterprise risk management (e.g., internal audit, FIC, Regulatory, etc.). Develop and execute a focused effort targeting key distribution partners marketing the merits of AXA XL's value proposition. Lead with the value of a robust partnership demonstrating AXA XL's ability to now be viewed as a long term player. Exhibit the front to back knowledge required to provide confidence in the ability for AXA XL to negotiate. You will report to the Chief Underwriting Officer, Specialty - UK & Lloyds. What you'll bring Experience: Substantial experience focusing on underwriting management. You will also have experience building relationships with all the larger brokers and clients. You will also be expected to have a successful track record of driving profitable growth. An undergraduate degree is required and a Master's Degree and/or professional insurance certification is preferred. Inspired Leadership: AXA XL requires a self starter who will thrive in a team oriented environment. You will be a non political player who can, by virtue of your background and experiences, be immediately credible with both internal and external constituents who include brokers and customers. You will be naturally collaborative and your words, tone and actions will set the bar for others to follow. You will have the ability to influence without authority, motivate others and be highly participative. You will have the reputation for engaging through listening and then driving for efficiency of decision making versus creating bureaucracy. Business Building: You must have a good balance of both strategic and operating skills. You will have been in an environment where you have participated in thoughtful and profitable growth. You will have a track record of executing to plan and working to achieve objectives. You will understand the importance of a robust value proposition and know how to appropriately leverage distribution relationships. Highly attentive to operational and financial details, you will be well organized, a disciplined planner with solid communication skills. You will be financially astute and sophisticated in identifying key financial trends and reworking metrics to get to answers that at first were not obvious. Finally, through your reputation in the industry, you will have the ability to attract the best talent in the industry. Technical Acumen: A sharp rigorous thinker who creates a logical connection for others between the dynamics of market realities, AXA XL's mission, vision and strategy. At your core you will be an underwriter, thus exhibiting granular knowledge of all aspects of managing a market. You will be market savvy and know what the competition is doing from a product and pricing perspective and quickly grasp challenges and opportunities. Finally, you will have the proven ability to easily articulate the technical and complicated in a manner others readily understand What we offer Inclusion AXA XL is committed to equal employment opportunity and will consider applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity and origins, marital status, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic. At AXA XL, we know that an inclusive culture and enables business growth and is critical to our success. That's why we have made a strategic commitment to attract, develop, advance and retain the most inclusive workforce possible, and create a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work and reach their highest potential. It's about helping one another - and our business - to move forward and succeed. Five Business Resource Groups focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity and origins, disability and inclusion with 20 Chapters around the globe. Robust support for Flexible Working Arrangements Enhanced family friendly leave benefits Named to the Diversity Best Practices Index Signatory to the UK Women in Finance Charter Learn more at AXA XL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Total Rewards AXA XL's Reward program is designed to take care of what matters most to you, covering the full picture of your health, wellbeing, lifestyle and financial security. It provides competitive compensation and personalized, inclusive benefits that evolve as you do. We're committed to rewarding your contribution for the long term, so you can be your best self today and look forward to the future with confidence. Sustainability At AXA XL, Sustainability is integral to our business strategy. In an ever changing world, AXA XL protects what matters most for our clients and communities. We know that sustainability is at the root of a more resilient future. Our Sustainability strategy, called "Roots of resilience", focuses on protecting natural ecosystems, addressing climate change, and embedding sustainable practices across our operations. Our Pillars: Valuing nature: How we impact nature affects how nature impacts us. Resilient ecosystems - the foundation of a sustainable planet and society - are essential to our future. We're committed to protecting and restoring nature - from mangrove forests to the bees in our backyard - by increasing biodiversity awareness and inspiring clients and colleagues to put nature at the heart of their plans. Addressing climate change: . click apply for full job details
Primary Details Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee Senior Risk Underwriter- Trade Credit London / Manchester with hybrid working We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our UK Risk Underwriting team in the Trade Credit Insurance sector. You'll assess credit risk across a diverse portfolio, from domestic SMEs to global blue-chip corporates, spanning sectors such as Construction, Fuel, Metals, Retail, Advertising, Food & Drink, Tech/IT, Timber, and Finance.In this client-facing role, you'll manage your own relationships and develop as a market specialist. We empower our underwriters to own their decisions, supported by a highly experienced team.We're keen to hear from experienced trade credit professionals, ideally with credit insurance knowledge from underwriting, broking, or financial services backgrounds. Your new role Manage a client portfolio, delivering exceptional service and credit risk analysis. Manage a portfolio of risk, answering credit limit requests as well as providing comprehensive analysis of key risks within the portfolio. Build strong relationships with clients, brokers, and internal teams to support business goals. Have ownership and demonstrate expertise of a specific sector, providing sectoral reports and regular sector updates to the team and the market. Conduct buyer meetings and report on performance. Collaborate across commercial, new business, and claims teams to align with strategic objectives. Apply reinsurance strategies and uphold underwriting standards. Maintain accurate records in QBE systems and contribute to peer reviews and best practice sharing. About you Experienced professional with proven knowledge of the credit insurance market, preferably within an underwriting or broking capacity, or otherwise wider financial services discipline. If no prior experience of Credit Insurance itself, then the individual will need to have a strong and demonstratable knowledge of assessing credit/default risk of a corporate entity. Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with external clients and brokers and across all levels of our organisation. Extensive knowledge of economic and sectoral trends in the UK and global markets. Good reasoning capabilities, creative and lateral thinking, good problem-solving skills. A desire and drive to be a future team-leader with ambitions to line-manage.At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ().With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our At My Best - QBE Benefits You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you! 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days. Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours. Pension - you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary. Private medical insurance - we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family. Family friendly policies - we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent. Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad. Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own. Cycle-to-Work - benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.To find out more visit our Reward Page. QBE Awards Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star EmployeeYou can view all our awards Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Accessibility Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware. ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our and read our latest Sustainability ReportIf you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the "apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! Skills: Analytical
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full timeWorker Type: Employee Senior Risk Underwriter- Trade Credit London / Manchester with hybrid working We're offering an exciting opportunity to join our UK Risk Underwriting team in the Trade Credit Insurance sector. You'll assess credit risk across a diverse portfolio, from domestic SMEs to global blue-chip corporates, spanning sectors such as Construction, Fuel, Metals, Retail, Advertising, Food & Drink, Tech/IT, Timber, and Finance.In this client-facing role, you'll manage your own relationships and develop as a market specialist. We empower our underwriters to own their decisions, supported by a highly experienced team.We're keen to hear from experienced trade credit professionals, ideally with credit insurance knowledge from underwriting, broking, or financial services backgrounds. Your new role Manage a client portfolio, delivering exceptional service and credit risk analysis. Manage a portfolio of risk, answering credit limit requests as well as providing comprehensive analysis of key risks within the portfolio. Build strong relationships with clients, brokers, and internal teams to support business goals. Have ownership and demonstrate expertise of a specific sector, providing sectoral reports and regular sector updates to the team and the market. Conduct buyer meetings and report on performance. Collaborate across commercial, new business, and claims teams to align with strategic objectives. Apply reinsurance strategies and uphold underwriting standards. Maintain accurate records in QBE systems and contribute to peer reviews and best practice sharing. About you Experienced professional with proven knowledge of the credit insurance market, preferably within an underwriting or broking capacity, or otherwise wider financial services discipline. If no prior experience of Credit Insurance itself, then the individual will need to have a strong and demonstratable knowledge of assessing credit/default risk of a corporate entity. Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with external clients and brokers and across all levels of our organisation. Extensive knowledge of economic and sectoral trends in the UK and global markets. Good reasoning capabilities, creative and lateral thinking, good problem-solving skills. A desire and drive to be a future team-leader with ambitions to line-manage.At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA.We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage.QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation ().With more than more than 13,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our At My Best - QBE Benefits You are more than your work - and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why we provide you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. As well as the benefits below we also offer an extensive choice of other options to suit you! 30 days holiday a year with the option to buy up to 2 additional days. Flexible working - balancing work and life is important so our flexible working opportunities are open to all, this can include part-time, job share and compressed hours. Pension - you are automatically enrolled into the QBE pension plan, which entitles you to receive employer contributions of 10% of your basic salary. Private medical insurance - we fund fully comprehensive private medical cover for you and all the family. Family friendly policies - we offer 26 weeks leave at full pay regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation or how you become a parent. Short term remote work abroad - you can request up to 20 days per year to work remotely from certain locations abroad. Sustainable investing - we believe sustainable integration is important for long term financial, environmental, and social outcomes. Our pension strategy supports our net-zero goal to achieve year-on-year reductions in carbon footprint, by investing more in green businesses than the broader market, so your savings are looking after the planet's future, as well as your own. Cycle-to-Work - benefit from regular exercise whilst making your commute greener and cheaper, select and bike and/or accessories up to the value of £5,000.To find out more visit our Reward Page. QBE Awards Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; AXCO Global Insurance Awards 2024 Winner: Network Management of the Year Insurance Business UK 5-Star Cyber Awards 2024: QBE rated as a 5-Star Cyber Insurer UK IT Industry Awards 2023 Winner: Green Technology Innovation of the Year Working Dads Employer Awards 2023 Winner: Parental Policies Award Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2023: QBE rated as a 5-Star EmployeeYou can view all our awards Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent. For more information on our strategy targets please take a look at our Accessibility Here at QBE, we are promoting an accessible workplace for all, which includes supporting candidates to perform at their best during their recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please make your Talent Acquisition contact aware. ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce, and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable, and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our and read our latest Sustainability ReportIf you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the "apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen! Skills: Analytical
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: Permanent Location: Brighton Job Ref: 204302 About the role Ansvar, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Brighton office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Ansvar as a Senior Underwriter, where you will take ownership of underwriting new business in line with Ansvar's strategy, while delivering exceptional customer service and building strong partner relationships. You'll act as a trusted referral point, providing coaching and support to the team, and play a key role in audits, compliance, and risk management. This is a dynamic role where you'll balance technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to drive performance and growth. Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing Develop, negotiate and profitably underwrite new business within own authority and in line with Ansvar strategy Provide embedded underwriting support at partner and customer sites if required. Plan, prioritise and manage individual work to deliver agreed objectives and meet SLA's to deliver exceptional customer service. Act as referral point for the team providing coaching, training in an appropriate time frame Use the appropriate method of communication (telephone, face to face) to support Ansvar's right first time approach in order to maintain successful Internal and External relationships. Act on individual audit results and agreed action plans within agreed deadlines to improve own performance Understand and operate within regulatory framework and identify and elevate any risks to the business. Identify complaints, act upon them and resolve in line with company policy. Conduct audits and provide feedback, coaching and training as appropriate Provide team manager support as and when required. Manage a defined caseload What you'll need to have Cert CII Qualified Dip CII or commitment to achieve within an agreed timescale Market, Industry and Company knowledge A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service What makes you stand out Experience of acting as a coach within a commercial environment Experience of effective stakeholder management within a commercial environment What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it Hybrid working Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24% 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year Employee Assistance Programme Full study support to gain professional qualifications Access to virtual GP Enhanced maternity and paternity pay About us Ansvar specialise in insurance to the third sector. We cover thousands of risks in the UK, and unlike other insurers, our products are specifically designed for the niches we insure. Driven by our values of empathy, professionalism and trust, we hold a genuine desire to positively impact the communities we help protect. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size. We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know. Directory of Social Change's UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Duration: Permanent Location: Brighton Job Ref: 204302 About the role Ansvar, who are proudly part of Benefact Group, are looking for a Senior Underwriter to join our Brighton office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Ansvar as a Senior Underwriter, where you will take ownership of underwriting new business in line with Ansvar's strategy, while delivering exceptional customer service and building strong partner relationships. You'll act as a trusted referral point, providing coaching and support to the team, and play a key role in audits, compliance, and risk management. This is a dynamic role where you'll balance technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to drive performance and growth. Why join us? Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that's committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes. What you'll be doing Develop, negotiate and profitably underwrite new business within own authority and in line with Ansvar strategy Provide embedded underwriting support at partner and customer sites if required. Plan, prioritise and manage individual work to deliver agreed objectives and meet SLA's to deliver exceptional customer service. Act as referral point for the team providing coaching, training in an appropriate time frame Use the appropriate method of communication (telephone, face to face) to support Ansvar's right first time approach in order to maintain successful Internal and External relationships. Act on individual audit results and agreed action plans within agreed deadlines to improve own performance Understand and operate within regulatory framework and identify and elevate any risks to the business. Identify complaints, act upon them and resolve in line with company policy. Conduct audits and provide feedback, coaching and training as appropriate Provide team manager support as and when required. Manage a defined caseload What you'll need to have Cert CII Qualified Dip CII or commitment to achieve within an agreed timescale Market, Industry and Company knowledge A proven track record of delivering exceptional customer service What makes you stand out Experience of acting as a coach within a commercial environment Experience of effective stakeholder management within a commercial environment What we offer A competitive salary - let's discuss it Hybrid working Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution Generous annual bonus scheme between 6% and 24% 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year Employee Assistance Programme Full study support to gain professional qualifications Access to virtual GP Enhanced maternity and paternity pay About us Ansvar specialise in insurance to the third sector. We cover thousands of risks in the UK, and unlike other insurers, our products are specifically designed for the niches we insure. Driven by our values of empathy, professionalism and trust, we hold a genuine desire to positively impact the communities we help protect. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services Group made up of over 30 businesses. We are owned by a charity and have been the 3rd largest UK corporate donor over a decade, having given away £250 million since 2014. We have ambitious plans to become the UK's number one corporate donor, with strategic objectives in place to double the Group's size. We believe it's essential to attract, empower, grow and reward talented people, offering fantastic opportunities for career and personal development. Our giving ethos, 135-year history and the diversity of what we do, has enabled us to build a culture of kindness, great ambition, and of passionate people driven to do better and be better. At Benefact Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected. We are a community made up of people with a range of different backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, beliefs and interests and we value the strength this brings to us as a Group. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, then please let us know. Directory of Social Change's UK Guides to Company Giving 2017-26
Catastrophe Risk Manager page is loaded Catastrophe Risk Managerlocations: London - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RThe risk landscape and demands of the business are constantly evolving, and we strive to deliver forward-looking, best-in-class analytics to support Markel International's (MINT) continued growth. As a member of the Catastrophe and Exposure Management Team leadership, you will act as a strategic business partner across multiple lines of business, managing and developing the analytical services provided. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence exposure management processes from the ground up, while delivering critical modelling, analysis, and reporting that informs underwriting decisions and strategic decision-making in the business. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further Who we are: Business Unit overview: The Catastrophe and Exposure Management Team at Markel International delivers a comprehensive suite of analytical services, ranging from pre-bind assessments to portfolio-level analysis and reporting. These insights support informed underwriting decisions and robust risk management practices. The team's mission is to enable MINT to achieve consistent underwriting profitability and superior financial outcomes by providing high-quality, data-driven analytical support across the business.Part of Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world. What you'll be doing: Lead NatCat exposure management team for specified classes (Marine and Energy; but subject to change) Build and maintain strong relationships with divisional underwriters Manage pre-underwriting catastrophe analytical services Deliver portfolio analysis and reporting, providing insights into aggregations and risk drivers Internal and external reporting including to Lloyds and the PRA. Lead ad hoc project work, including process design and transformation Inform internal view of risk through catastrophe model validation, providing recommendations on model adjustments Build and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders Key Skills: Proven catastrophe modelling leadership experience (line management experience essential) Experience working across multiple classes (Marine & Energy required, Property D&F a plus) Proven experience with catastrophe management best practices and aggregation techniques Experienced user of industry standard models (Verisk preferred) Proven experience with regulatory reporting (Lloyds preferred) Excellent IT skills with strong knowledge of SQL (python a plus) Experience building and maintaining successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package Up to 16% company pension scheme, Private medical and dental cover, Menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants) Income protection, Life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave As well as other great benefits on offer there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career!If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward, reach their full potential and seize opportunities. You'll find your fit amongst our diverse global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to think further because we believe that when we strive for better and realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.At Markel we are all about the people , celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Catastrophe Risk Manager page is loaded Catastrophe Risk Managerlocations: London - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RThe risk landscape and demands of the business are constantly evolving, and we strive to deliver forward-looking, best-in-class analytics to support Markel International's (MINT) continued growth. As a member of the Catastrophe and Exposure Management Team leadership, you will act as a strategic business partner across multiple lines of business, managing and developing the analytical services provided. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence exposure management processes from the ground up, while delivering critical modelling, analysis, and reporting that informs underwriting decisions and strategic decision-making in the business. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further Who we are: Business Unit overview: The Catastrophe and Exposure Management Team at Markel International delivers a comprehensive suite of analytical services, ranging from pre-bind assessments to portfolio-level analysis and reporting. These insights support informed underwriting decisions and robust risk management practices. The team's mission is to enable MINT to achieve consistent underwriting profitability and superior financial outcomes by providing high-quality, data-driven analytical support across the business.Part of Markel Group (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory, and investment operations around the world. What you'll be doing: Lead NatCat exposure management team for specified classes (Marine and Energy; but subject to change) Build and maintain strong relationships with divisional underwriters Manage pre-underwriting catastrophe analytical services Deliver portfolio analysis and reporting, providing insights into aggregations and risk drivers Internal and external reporting including to Lloyds and the PRA. Lead ad hoc project work, including process design and transformation Inform internal view of risk through catastrophe model validation, providing recommendations on model adjustments Build and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders Key Skills: Proven catastrophe modelling leadership experience (line management experience essential) Experience working across multiple classes (Marine & Energy required, Property D&F a plus) Proven experience with catastrophe management best practices and aggregation techniques Experienced user of industry standard models (Verisk preferred) Proven experience with regulatory reporting (Lloyds preferred) Excellent IT skills with strong knowledge of SQL (python a plus) Experience building and maintaining successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders The ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines A great starting salary plus annual bonus & strong benefits package Up to 16% company pension scheme, Private medical and dental cover, Menopause plan, emergency care benefit (children/Pets/dependants) Income protection, Life assurance, electric car scheme, travel insurance 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy/sell extra leave As well as other great benefits on offer there are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career!If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward, reach their full potential and seize opportunities. You'll find your fit amongst our diverse global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to think further because we believe that when we strive for better and realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.At Markel we are all about the people , celebrating the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We will ensure that individuals are provided with any reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed, including alternative formats of documents or information on how to apply offline.
Come and progress your career in our Schemes Underwriting team here at Markel UK Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for a Senior Underwriter - Latent Defects to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or Croydon.It's an exciting time in the Schemes division of Markel UK, being a key part of our 2030 strategy. The expertise within the team ranges across underwriting, sales and operations. We have large ambitions in this space, but these ambitions come in hand with dedicated focus to make these ambitions a reality.This role will report into the Schemes Operations Manager and the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, underwriting, and management of a diverse portfolio of latent defects insurance policies, providing expert guidance both internally and externally on matters relating to construction defects risk. You will combine deep technical knowledge of construction practices and insurance with strategic foresight, commercial understanding, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions for clients and partners. It is important that this individual wants to be part of a team and enjoys developing portfolios of business. What you'll be doing: Lead the underwriting approach for latent defects insurance in commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects Act as a referral point for our broker partners, and work to agreed service levels on the accounts Oversee the performance of the latent defect's portfolio, ensuring ongoing profitability and growth. Monitor claims trends, market shifts, and loss ratios to inform renewal and pricing strategies Build and nurture productive relationships with brokers and cover holders, representing the business as a subject matter expert in all matters related to latent defects insurance Work closely with the Underwriting Manager to refine and develop latent defects products and wordings, ensuring relevance and competitiveness in the UK market Provide technical support and assistance in reviewing risk survey reports Ensure all underwriting and reporting activities adhere fully to governance standards, FCA requirements, and other relevant legal and regulatory frameworks Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the UK construction sector, latent defects insurance market, and competitor activity Contribute to ambitious targets within the Schemes team, and provide support to team members by supporting workloads and sharing technical expertise Provide coaching and technical guidance to less experienced underwriters and contribute to the team's collaborative learning environment Our must haves: Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in underwriting construction risks, with a particular focus on latent defects, structural warranty, or similar products within the UK insurance market Track record of managing a profitable portfolio and building lasting relationships with brokers and clients Experience of participating in or leading product development, including policy wording and pricing strategies Deep understanding of construction processes, building regulations, and typical causes of latent defects In-depth knowledge of UK latent defects insurance, legislation, and claims trends. Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation, including the interpretation of technical reports and site surveys Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative team mate who values diversity of thought and actively contributes to a positive, high-performing culture High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to delivering outstanding client service Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus generous annual bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Come and progress your career in our Schemes Underwriting team here at Markel UK Join us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for a Senior Underwriter - Latent Defects to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or Croydon.It's an exciting time in the Schemes division of Markel UK, being a key part of our 2030 strategy. The expertise within the team ranges across underwriting, sales and operations. We have large ambitions in this space, but these ambitions come in hand with dedicated focus to make these ambitions a reality.This role will report into the Schemes Operations Manager and the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, underwriting, and management of a diverse portfolio of latent defects insurance policies, providing expert guidance both internally and externally on matters relating to construction defects risk. You will combine deep technical knowledge of construction practices and insurance with strategic foresight, commercial understanding, and a commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions for clients and partners. It is important that this individual wants to be part of a team and enjoys developing portfolios of business. What you'll be doing: Lead the underwriting approach for latent defects insurance in commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects Act as a referral point for our broker partners, and work to agreed service levels on the accounts Oversee the performance of the latent defect's portfolio, ensuring ongoing profitability and growth. Monitor claims trends, market shifts, and loss ratios to inform renewal and pricing strategies Build and nurture productive relationships with brokers and cover holders, representing the business as a subject matter expert in all matters related to latent defects insurance Work closely with the Underwriting Manager to refine and develop latent defects products and wordings, ensuring relevance and competitiveness in the UK market Provide technical support and assistance in reviewing risk survey reports Ensure all underwriting and reporting activities adhere fully to governance standards, FCA requirements, and other relevant legal and regulatory frameworks Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the UK construction sector, latent defects insurance market, and competitor activity Contribute to ambitious targets within the Schemes team, and provide support to team members by supporting workloads and sharing technical expertise Provide coaching and technical guidance to less experienced underwriters and contribute to the team's collaborative learning environment Our must haves: Significant experience (typically 5+ years) in underwriting construction risks, with a particular focus on latent defects, structural warranty, or similar products within the UK insurance market Track record of managing a profitable portfolio and building lasting relationships with brokers and clients Experience of participating in or leading product development, including policy wording and pricing strategies Deep understanding of construction processes, building regulations, and typical causes of latent defects In-depth knowledge of UK latent defects insurance, legislation, and claims trends. Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation, including the interpretation of technical reports and site surveys Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Collaborative team mate who values diversity of thought and actively contributes to a positive, high-performing culture High attention to detail, integrity, and commitment to delivering outstanding client service Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus generous annual bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Senior Development Underwriter page is loaded Senior Development Underwriterlocations: UK, Maidenheadtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox About Hiscox UK Hiscox UK is a leading brand in the insurance market, recognised as setting the standards others try to emulate. We consistently deliver strong growth and exceptional returns, recruiting only the very best and empowering them to deliver. We are known for insuring the homes of the rich and famous through to the most innovative technology companies. Our customers are diverse and unique and are only united by our ability to provide specialist insurance tailored to their needs. The Team You will join an established and high performing team and bring your drive to contribute to our growth aspirations whilst driving your own relationships (internal & external) and pipeline. The Role Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will assist leading the profitable growth of the South Region Professions and Specialty Commercial business. In this role you will be responsible for driving the profitable growth within our strategic sectors. We are ideally looking for someone with experience writing Professional Indemnity insurance. You will be expected to trade and write all lines of business including MLP, Cyber, Property and Casualty to facilitate a package policy offering. What you'll be doing Being recognised as an experienced underwriter within your region by your brokers, owning a broker panel for development Underwriting larger, more complex commercial cases consistently and profitably Leading the setting and execution of the local underwriting strategy for your specialist area in conjunction with the Regional Manager and Regional Underwriting Manager Influencing the UK Product Heads on underwriting appetite and strategy Leading underwriting in your specialist area by taking referrals of more complex risks (possibly from outside the region) Leading underwriting and sales visits to larger clients and prospects Ensuring that the target retention rate for the region is achieved, handling some cases yourself Developing close, effective relationships with brokers to develop new opportunities to significantly contribute to the team new business targets Increasing submission & conversion numbers through large client prospecting Building product specific knowledge and sales skills amongst underwriters Understanding of the underwriting lifecycle including policy wordings, pricing & claims Understanding of pricing a risk and the factors that can affect pricing Good knowledge of the insurance market, industry, competitors, brokers and factors that can affect the market including soft/hard markets Our must-haves: Good experience performing at a senior underwriter level A strong track record trading with brokers to deliver growth A strong track record in making sound underwriting decisions, driving top and bottom-line growth A deep understanding of the professional indemnity line of business Strong communication, relationship management and interpersonal skills with demonstrable ability to effectively influence key stakeholders Demonstrates a hunger for winning business Able to make intelligent and innovative business decisions An appreciation and understanding of legal and regulatory guidelines. Ideally ACII qualified or exempt through relevant experience as defined by the FCA Diversity and Hybrid working At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we're committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success. We have also learned over the past few years that working life doesn't always have to be in the office, and now it is safe to do so we have introduced hybrid working to encourage a healthy work life balance.Our hybrid working model is set by the team rather than the business to enable you to manage your own personal work-life balance. We see it as the best of both worlds; structure and sociability on one hand, and independence and flexibility on the other. We're also flexible on location; however, the role will support brokers across the South and South West. The successful candidate will be expected to spend one day per week in a Hiscox office and attend monthly team meetings in Maidenhead or London. Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture If you want to help build a brilliant future; work with amazing people; be part of a unique company culture; and, of course, enjoy great employee benefits that take care of your mental and physical wellbeing, come and join us.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Senior Development Underwriter page is loaded Senior Development Underwriterlocations: UK, Maidenheadtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R Job Type: Permanent Build a brilliant future with Hiscox About Hiscox UK Hiscox UK is a leading brand in the insurance market, recognised as setting the standards others try to emulate. We consistently deliver strong growth and exceptional returns, recruiting only the very best and empowering them to deliver. We are known for insuring the homes of the rich and famous through to the most innovative technology companies. Our customers are diverse and unique and are only united by our ability to provide specialist insurance tailored to their needs. The Team You will join an established and high performing team and bring your drive to contribute to our growth aspirations whilst driving your own relationships (internal & external) and pipeline. The Role Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will assist leading the profitable growth of the South Region Professions and Specialty Commercial business. In this role you will be responsible for driving the profitable growth within our strategic sectors. We are ideally looking for someone with experience writing Professional Indemnity insurance. You will be expected to trade and write all lines of business including MLP, Cyber, Property and Casualty to facilitate a package policy offering. What you'll be doing Being recognised as an experienced underwriter within your region by your brokers, owning a broker panel for development Underwriting larger, more complex commercial cases consistently and profitably Leading the setting and execution of the local underwriting strategy for your specialist area in conjunction with the Regional Manager and Regional Underwriting Manager Influencing the UK Product Heads on underwriting appetite and strategy Leading underwriting in your specialist area by taking referrals of more complex risks (possibly from outside the region) Leading underwriting and sales visits to larger clients and prospects Ensuring that the target retention rate for the region is achieved, handling some cases yourself Developing close, effective relationships with brokers to develop new opportunities to significantly contribute to the team new business targets Increasing submission & conversion numbers through large client prospecting Building product specific knowledge and sales skills amongst underwriters Understanding of the underwriting lifecycle including policy wordings, pricing & claims Understanding of pricing a risk and the factors that can affect pricing Good knowledge of the insurance market, industry, competitors, brokers and factors that can affect the market including soft/hard markets Our must-haves: Good experience performing at a senior underwriter level A strong track record trading with brokers to deliver growth A strong track record in making sound underwriting decisions, driving top and bottom-line growth A deep understanding of the professional indemnity line of business Strong communication, relationship management and interpersonal skills with demonstrable ability to effectively influence key stakeholders Demonstrates a hunger for winning business Able to make intelligent and innovative business decisions An appreciation and understanding of legal and regulatory guidelines. Ideally ACII qualified or exempt through relevant experience as defined by the FCA Diversity and Hybrid working At Hiscox we care about our people. We hire the best people for the job and we're committed to diversity and creating a truly inclusive culture, which we believe drives success. We have also learned over the past few years that working life doesn't always have to be in the office, and now it is safe to do so we have introduced hybrid working to encourage a healthy work life balance.Our hybrid working model is set by the team rather than the business to enable you to manage your own personal work-life balance. We see it as the best of both worlds; structure and sociability on one hand, and independence and flexibility on the other. We're also flexible on location; however, the role will support brokers across the South and South West. The successful candidate will be expected to spend one day per week in a Hiscox office and attend monthly team meetings in Maidenhead or London. Work with amazing people and be part of a unique culture If you want to help build a brilliant future; work with amazing people; be part of a unique company culture; and, of course, enjoy great employee benefits that take care of your mental and physical wellbeing, come and join us.
Underwriter - Professional & Management Risks page is loaded Underwriter - Professional & Management Riskslocations: Manchester UK - 82 King St: Leeds - UK: Birmingham - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RJoin us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for an Underwriter - PMR/Financial Lines to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham.It's an exciting time to join Markel, and we are investing in Financial Lines Underwriters to join the Markel team. The role of the Underwriter is to support growth of our Financial Lines portfolio and to work with our Underwriting and Distribution teams to further enhance our growth plans.We arrange our business into five channels, with the NMUK Broker Channel the largest and fastest growing of all our of UK business area's. Our broker engagement and subsequently pipeline and new business volumes have increased exponentially. In order to focus on delivering exceptional support and ensure delivery on our growth ambitions, we segment the UK broker population in to three categories ; strategic, key and development and Connect. The Underwriter is required to build and maintain strong broker relationships, and provide excellent service to brokers. They will be required to underwrite complex Professional and Management risks including Technology. What you'll be doing: Provide and maintain a good level of underwriting, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels, including the Markel process and procedure guides in order to achieve profitability objectives Underwrite complex new business within the defined underwriting authority working towards agreed financial targets Actively manage and provide an efficient new business service to brokers to maintain good relationships and to achieve best outcome and win business Director to demonstrate our capabilities to ensure Markel is a preferred provider of insurance for PMR Maintain broker data on the CRM system to ensure it is up to date and accurate. Work with team to identify and secure prospects and opportunities from your broker panel recording on the CRM system in accordance with the CRM Working Practices guide Promote a coaching and mentoring culture which provides both challenge and support to each team member in the pursuit of a consistent and high quality underwriting service and approach Developing pipeline with partner brokers to drive growth Work closely with internal partners to deliver the right outcomes for allocated brokers and their customers We are looking for challenging, motivated and success orientated individuals who bring expertise and a desire to build a market leading business Our must haves: Proven relevant underwriting experience in an underwriting role and demonstrable technical skills Professional Indemnity underwriting experience is essential for this role! Track record in building and developing broker relationships, achieving targets Have excellent communication skills Demonstrable IT skills including MS Office, Word, PowerPoint & CRM and show willingness to learn our systems Proven ability to win business whilst maintaining underwriting field Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus generous quarterly bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Underwriter - Professional & Management Risks page is loaded Underwriter - Professional & Management Riskslocations: Manchester UK - 82 King St: Leeds - UK: Birmingham - UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: RJoin us and play your part in something special! The opportunity: We have an exciting brand-new opportunity for an Underwriter - PMR/Financial Lines to join the Markel team. The role involves hybrid working and can be based from any of our UK offices across either Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham.It's an exciting time to join Markel, and we are investing in Financial Lines Underwriters to join the Markel team. The role of the Underwriter is to support growth of our Financial Lines portfolio and to work with our Underwriting and Distribution teams to further enhance our growth plans.We arrange our business into five channels, with the NMUK Broker Channel the largest and fastest growing of all our of UK business area's. Our broker engagement and subsequently pipeline and new business volumes have increased exponentially. In order to focus on delivering exceptional support and ensure delivery on our growth ambitions, we segment the UK broker population in to three categories ; strategic, key and development and Connect. The Underwriter is required to build and maintain strong broker relationships, and provide excellent service to brokers. They will be required to underwrite complex Professional and Management risks including Technology. What you'll be doing: Provide and maintain a good level of underwriting, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of company guidelines and authority levels, including the Markel process and procedure guides in order to achieve profitability objectives Underwrite complex new business within the defined underwriting authority working towards agreed financial targets Actively manage and provide an efficient new business service to brokers to maintain good relationships and to achieve best outcome and win business Director to demonstrate our capabilities to ensure Markel is a preferred provider of insurance for PMR Maintain broker data on the CRM system to ensure it is up to date and accurate. Work with team to identify and secure prospects and opportunities from your broker panel recording on the CRM system in accordance with the CRM Working Practices guide Promote a coaching and mentoring culture which provides both challenge and support to each team member in the pursuit of a consistent and high quality underwriting service and approach Developing pipeline with partner brokers to drive growth Work closely with internal partners to deliver the right outcomes for allocated brokers and their customers We are looking for challenging, motivated and success orientated individuals who bring expertise and a desire to build a market leading business Our must haves: Proven relevant underwriting experience in an underwriting role and demonstrable technical skills Professional Indemnity underwriting experience is essential for this role! Track record in building and developing broker relationships, achieving targets Have excellent communication skills Demonstrable IT skills including MS Office, Word, PowerPoint & CRM and show willingness to learn our systems Proven ability to win business whilst maintaining underwriting field Who we are: Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus generous quarterly bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that!Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful. Please contact us via email at or call us at to request any accommodations that may be needed. This includes any alternative formats of any documents or information on how to apply offline.
