Carolyn Bowers Insurance Recruitment

My client is a successful and entrepreneurial insurer based out of contemporary Manchester City Centre offices. Working within a small yet highly skilled team you will be focused on underwriting new business and renewals for Commercial Combined risks. Your role will be varied and working for a forward-thinking business you will enjoy autonomy and the opportunity to manage relationships with a dedicated panel of brokers throughout the UK. Strong knowledge of Property and Casualty insurance is essential, along with a team focused and self-motivated approach. Due to the entrepreneurial nature of this business you must be keen to work in an environment where decision-making and empowerment are actively encouraged. Excellent remuneration and a competitive benefits package await the successful applicant. In addition to the chance to join an agile and rapidly expanding business, our client also actively encourages and fully supports progression towards insurance qualifications.

I have been appointed by a long established, well respected and chartered insurer operating in an interesting niche market. Our client boasts a superb reputation as a financially robust, highly ethical and customer focused organisation. Due to growth they are keen to attract a technically proficient Senior Underwriter to join their new business team in Manchester. Your role will involve will liaising with a diverse broker panel across the Northern region, underwriting premiums in the region of £5,000 to £250,000 whilst identifying opportunities for growth of the account. Strong technical knowledge and the ability to take referrals from less qualified colleagues will play a key part in this appointment. Essentially you will be a competent Commercial Underwriter with extensive underwriting experience, and a strong communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with both brokers and colleagues. In return for your commitment to the role you will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to join this forward thinking business at an exciting time. For a confidential conversation please apply in confidence with current CV.

My client is a long established and fiercely independent Manchester based insurance broker with a professional yet friendly culture. Employing circa thirty people and based in prestigious offices in the heart of the city centre they enjoy low staff turnover and provide an environment where drive, passion and client care are key values across the business. Despite their size and boasting a reputation as one of the top city brokers they remain autonomous and independent in terms of insurer relationships and trading. A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced and technically competent broker to assume this key appointment within the corporate broking team. Your responsibilities will be centred around supporting a team of Account Executives managing clients in the mid corporate arena, working across a diverse range of industries. Dealing with both new business and renewals you will be responsible for sourcing solutions for new customers whilst providing a high standard of customer service to a long standing and valuable client base. Taking referrals from less experienced members of the team and coaching and mentoring them with their development will also be an important part of your role. Applicants must come from a cross class broking background and have previous exposure to dealing with customers paying premiums in the region of £40,000 to £500,000. Essentially you with have strong technical knowledge combined with a customer centric approach, and the ability to work as part of a team to achieve key business goals. This brokerage is renowned for technical expertise and client retention in addition to heavy investment in the development of their employees. As such you will benefit from working in an organised and professional environment where advancement towards insurance qualifications is encouraged and supported. A highly competitive, negotiable basic salary also awaits the successful applicant.