Position details
SENIOR MOTOR TRADE UNDERWRITER
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Manchester
£50000 - £60000 19/05/2026
NJR16590
plus Benefits
£50000 - £60000 19/05/2026
NJR16590
plus Benefits
DESCRIPTION
We\'re working with a respected insurer who is looking to appoint a Senior Motor Trade Underwriter to join their Midlands, North, or Scotland team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced underwriter who enjoys technical underwriting, strong broker engagement, and developing business within a dynamic regional portfolio.
Responsibilities of the position:
- Profitably underwrite bespoke commercial lines motor trade risks within agreed strategy, appetite, and authority limits.
- Act as the nominated development relationship underwriter for a panel of Mid-Market brokers, building and maintaining strong relationships.
- Develop and support the regional commercial lines account by engaging with new and existing broker relationships.
- Contribute to achieving growth targets through proactive prospecting and optimising sales and retention.
- Maintain accurate audit trails using internal systems, processes, and procedures.
- Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues, taking referrals as required.
- Keep up to date with the commercial lines market, regional broking landscape, and relevant legislation and legal developments.
- Participate in ad-hoc tasks to ensure smooth operation of the region and wider commercial motor trade business.
- Deliver consistently high service levels for both internal and external customers.
What we\'re looking for:
- Strong and decisive approach to underwriting Motor Trade risks with proven trading skills, including prospecting and optimising new business and retention.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence results and sell the benefits of insurer products.
- Ability to work independently in broker offices as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Proactive, motivated, and adaptable, able to perform under pressure while maintaining underwriting discipline.
- Minimum Cert CII required, Dip CII or progress towards preferred.
- Experience in underwriting and trading commercial motor products.
- Proven relationship management skills with Mid-Market brokers.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to meet and exceed personal and team objectives.
Benefits of the Senior Motor Trade Underwriter role:
- Up to £60,000 circa per annum + annual bonus scheme.
- Flexible working options.
- CII qualification support & study time.
- 25 days annual leave.
- 4× salary Group Life Assurance.
- Generous employer pension contributions.
- Access to discounted retail vouchers and gym memberships.
If you\'re an experienced Motor Trade Underwriter seeking progression, a challenging portfolio, and a supportive environment, we\'re keen to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV or contact one of our specialist consultants quoting job reference NJR16590.
Responsibilities of the position:
- Profitably underwrite bespoke commercial lines motor trade risks within agreed strategy, appetite, and authority limits.
- Act as the nominated development relationship underwriter for a panel of Mid-Market brokers, building and maintaining strong relationships.
- Develop and support the regional commercial lines account by engaging with new and existing broker relationships.
- Contribute to achieving growth targets through proactive prospecting and optimising sales and retention.
- Maintain accurate audit trails using internal systems, processes, and procedures.
- Provide technical guidance and support to colleagues, taking referrals as required.
- Keep up to date with the commercial lines market, regional broking landscape, and relevant legislation and legal developments.
- Participate in ad-hoc tasks to ensure smooth operation of the region and wider commercial motor trade business.
- Deliver consistently high service levels for both internal and external customers.
What we\'re looking for:
- Strong and decisive approach to underwriting Motor Trade risks with proven trading skills, including prospecting and optimising new business and retention.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence results and sell the benefits of insurer products.
- Ability to work independently in broker offices as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Proactive, motivated, and adaptable, able to perform under pressure while maintaining underwriting discipline.
- Minimum Cert CII required, Dip CII or progress towards preferred.
- Experience in underwriting and trading commercial motor products.
- Proven relationship management skills with Mid-Market brokers.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to meet and exceed personal and team objectives.
Benefits of the Senior Motor Trade Underwriter role:
- Up to £60,000 circa per annum + annual bonus scheme.
- Flexible working options.
- CII qualification support & study time.
- 25 days annual leave.
- 4× salary Group Life Assurance.
- Generous employer pension contributions.
- Access to discounted retail vouchers and gym memberships.
If you\'re an experienced Motor Trade Underwriter seeking progression, a challenging portfolio, and a supportive environment, we\'re keen to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV or contact one of our specialist consultants quoting job reference NJR16590.
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