Carolyn Bowers Insurance Recruitment

I am currently representing a well-established insurer with a focus on Property and Casualty business. As this market -leading MGA with global presence continues with its expansion plans I am working on their behalf to recruit an experienced Commercial Underwriter to join their underwriting team in Manchester city centre. Your role will be focused on writing new business for Commercial Combined business, with premiums typically within the range of £10,000 to £100,000. In this market facing role, your time will be spent developing relationships and underwriting risks throughout the North. As well as a sound technical grounding the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative, identifying opportunities to write new and profitable business. A highly motivated and results focused approach is essential in order for you to be successful in this role. Joining this innovative insurer as they embark on a period of growth you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package along with realistic opportunities for career advancement.

My client is a leading commercial insurer based out of prestigious city centre offices. The company has several specialist divisions, with teams dedicated to offering specific products to their broker panel. Due to growth of the business they are keen to recruit a Senior Cyber Underwriter to join their business in Manchester. The role will involve underwriting Cyber risks across the UK regions, liaising with brokers to win and retain quality business. You will be sited in Manchester as well as being home based, although you will be required to attend face to face broker meetings when and where appropriate. You will also be responsible for developing and mentoring two less experienced colleagues in the Cyber team, taking referrals and supporting their ongoing progression. Critically applicants must ideally come from a Cyber underwriting background, albeit that technically robust FL underwriters with strong knowledge of Cyber and an interest in specialising will be given serious consideration. Essentially you will possess an eye for detail, good organisational skills and be able to demonstrate a positive, team focused outlook. The business operates within a highly professional, mature and organised environment. As a major, international provider of commercial insurance products they can offer considerable opportunities for long- term career development. Additionally you will receive a generous remuneration package including the benefits that you would associate with a blue chip organisation.

I have been appointed by a highly respected global insurer with a universally recognised brand. Operating from prestigious city centre offices, their Manchester operation focuses on delivering commercial insurance solutions via a diverse panel of brokers throughout the UK. Due to considerable investment in their mid-market proposition, my client is keen to attract an experienced and relationships focused Property and Casualty Underwriter to join their well-established and experienced team. Your role will be focused on building relationships with key brokers, underwriting new business (and renewals where strategically appropriate) to support profitable growth of the branch account. The panel consists of consolidators and larger provincial and city independents, a strategic approach focusing on key supporting brokers, as well as development of less aligned accounts targeted for growth will be key to your success. An underwriting background is essential, however strong behaviours are the key to this appointment, and the ideal candidate will be trading focused, possess sound communication and negotiation skills and have a presence in the regional market. Working for a global market leader you will receive a competitive salary along with excellent benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business who have a reputation for the reward and recognition of their people and can offer genuine opportunities for career development.

I am representing a highly successful and rapidly expanding brokerage that has developed an impressive client portfolio as well as having won an industry award. Working across a diverse range of sectors they provide cover across all general commercial lines of business, in addition to offering a wide range of niche products and bespoke schemes. Joining an established broking team in a senior appointment your role will be extremely varied with a focus on leading broking to the regional insurer market whilst supporting a director with the implementation of a broking strategy. You will be responsible for dealing with risks across a broad range of sectors including, retail, leisure, hospitality, construction, transportation and manufacturing. Applicants must have previous commercial insurance experience and strong technical skills, along with a trading mentality and the ability to operate with a tactical approach to broking. Professional appearance and demeanor along with an enthusiastic and motivated attitude are essential. This is a genuine opportunity to join a growing business that can present the chance for ongoing career progression as they expand, in addition to a friendly and inclusive working environment. As the organisation expands the successful candidate will have the potential opportunity to move into a leadership role within the broking department.

I am working on behalf of a highly respected global insurer and market leading brand within the Financial Lines arena. Based from prestigious city centre offices, their Manchester operation focuses delivering cross class insurance solutions via a diverse panel of brokers throughout the UK & Ireland. Due to internal promotion my client is looking to attract a Financial Lines Underwriter to join their friendly and experienced team. Dealing predominantly with existing business the role will focus on underwriting risks across a broad range of sectors and trades, with premiums typically ranging from £5000- £100,000. You will be responsible for dealing with a dedicated panel of intermediaries within a defined region, therefore demonstrating the ability to build relationships with brokers is essential. To apply for this role you should be an experienced underwriter with robust knowledge of either PI or D&O risks, although exposure to more than one financial lines product would be advantageous as you will be expected the develop knowledge of PI, D&O and Cyber moving forwards. Working for a global market leader you will receive a strong salary along with excellent benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business with a reputation for the reward and recognition of their people, and a progressive environment with the opportunity to progress from within.

My client is a leading commercial insurer with global presence and a network of branches throughout the UK. Their Manchester operation comprises a large underwriting team including various specialist divisions. In this key appointment you will that underwriting strategy for Property business is successfully delivered in line with a constantly evolving broker market. This is a varied and challenging role and your responsibilities will include but not be limited to identifying and reviewing panel deals, developing and implementing strategy, managing internal and external stakeholders, taking technical referrals and, crucially, delivering business targets around both growth and profitability. Applicants must possess excellent knowledge of Property insurance, ideally having exposure to both portfolio underwriting. High levels of numeracy and literacy along with excellent analytical skills are essential. Strong commercial awareness in terms of both the insurance products and broking distribution strategy are essential. My client offers a highly competitive basic salary along with a wide and attractive benefits package. Flexible working is encouraged, and due to their presence in the regional market and plans for growth, unrivalled opportunities for career development are available to appropriate individuals.