Senior Motor Trade Underwriter - Manchester, United Kingdom - Covéa Insurance

Covéa Insurance

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Covea Insurance are on the lookout for a Senior Motor Trade Underwriter to join the Commercial Lines Team.

The role will contribute to the profitable development of the Midlands, North and Scotland, North and Scotland Region and wider Mid Market Business, by case underwriting new business risks and actively managing existing business portfolios.

Covea Insurance are looking for someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience in underwriting, with a proven ability to build and develop relationships with brokers.

What will I be doing?

Profitably develop and underwrite bespoke commercial lines motor trade risks within Covéa Insurance's underwriting criteria, regularly underwriting on site in broker offices.
The collection and delivery motor trade account for the region
Develop and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with a panel of Mid-Market brokers as their nominated development relationship underwriter for motor trade products
Developing and supporting Covea's commercial lines account by engaging and encouraging new and existing relationships with regional brokers
To prospect and actively contribute to the growth targets of the team optimising sales and retention.
Maintain an accurate audit trail using Covéa Insurance's systems, practices and procedures.
Underwrite within Covea strategy and authority limits and refer all cases outside of strategy or individual limits.
Maintain and endeavour to exceed, agreed service levels to both internal and external customers.
Maintain an up to date knowledge of:
The commercial lines market
The regional broking marketplace
Legislation and litigation which could affect the writing of business
Provide technical assistance, take referrals and provide guidance to colleagues
Participate in, and undertake any adhoc tasks, that may be requested to ensure the smooth running of the Midlands, North and Scotland region or wider commercial motor Trade business.

What would we like to see in you?

Experience in underwriting and trading commercial motor products
A detailed knowledge of the broker market
Proven relationship management skills
The ability to demonstrate meeting & exceeding personal and team objectives
An awareness of market and legal/industry developments
Minimum Cert CII. Dip CII, or progress towards, is preferred.
Proven effective and strong trading skills including prospecting and optimising new business and retention
A strong and decisive approach to underwriting
Excellent communication skills with the ability to sell the benefits of Covea Insurance products and influence results
Good problem solving skills
The ability to work independently but also as part of a team to deliver common goals

What's in it for you?
working hours per week with flexitime, along with a range of flexible working options

Annual pay review and performance related bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holidays
Continued professional development through internal training programmes, professional qualifications and apprenticeships
A wealth of support for your mental, financial & physical wellbeing through our Wellbeing group, who provide Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme where you and your family can access additional support such as counselling, financial advice, relationship support and free mortgage advice
A range of health benefits such as access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, free eye tests, flu jabs and the option to opt into private medical insurance
Tusker Car Scheme salary sacrifice scheme which lets you drive away a brand new, fully maintained and insured car for up to four years.
Peace of mind, with our life assurance plan with flexible options to increase or decrease the standard cover along with the option to opt in to our critical illness cover
Generous pension scheme with a 7.5% minimum employer pension contribution, matched to maximum of 9% dependant on your contribution
A volunteering day a year to support a charity close to your heart
A big thank you for sticking around, with our Loyalty Bonus once you reach 5 years service and beyond
Additional benefits such as discounted gym memberships, cycle to work schemes and discounts at lots of retailers through Perkpal