Avencia Consulting Services

Avencia is partnered with a leading insurer that is seeking to recruit a Senior Underwriter with experience in Medical Malpractice. This role sits within the Schemes division, a key growth pillar for the business and an area undergoing active development. It offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys building and developing portfolios of business. The role The role involves underwriting new and renewal business across delegated Medical Malpractice portfolios. The company offers hybrid working, and the position can be based in any of their UK offices: Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, or London. Key accountabilities Support the Schemes team by contributing to targets and sharing technical expertise. Manage enquiries and negotiate terms to win and retain profitable business. Act as a referral point for brokers and underwriting colleagues, handling upper-tier referrals to agreed service levels. Lead underwriting input for account reviews and renewals, providing performance insights and recommendations. Oversee the running of delegated business, ensuring pricing and underwriting integrity. Conduct periodic coverholder audits and close any resulting actions. Maintain the quality of existing and incoming business. Identify opportunities for growth and efficiency across your Scheme portfolio. Build strong trading relationships with broker partners to position the business as a preferred market. Provide senior-level underwriting expertise and uphold company guidelines and authority levels. Serve as a key contact for queries relating to your Scheme portfolios. Skills & experience Essential: Minimum three years of experience in Medical Malpractice underwriting is essential Demonstrable technical and analytical skills Track record in building and maintaining effective broker and market relationships Excellent communication skills Desirable: Experience of Schemes / delegated business

Avencia are partnered with a leading global insurer and Fortune 500 company, who are looking to recruit a Senior Underwriter. This role can be based in London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, or Croydon. This is a brand-new opportunity within the Schemes division, managing a diverse range of latent defect insurance policies click apply for full job details

Avencia is partnered with a leading insurer that is seeking to recruit a Senior Underwriter with experience in Medical Malpractice. This role sits within the Schemes division, a key growth pillar for the business and an area undergoing active development. It offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys building and developing portfolios of business. The role The role involve

Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer who are looking to recruit a Financial Lines Underwriter. This is a hybrid role and can sit in any of their UK office locations: Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, and London. The role The role focuses on generating new business across a diverse range of professional indemnity policies, including life science and technology, with a strong emphasis on building and maintaining strong broker relationships. This role is suited to motivated, results-driven individuals with expertise and a desire to help build a market-leading business. Key responsibilities Deliver high-quality underwriting in line with company guidelines and authority levels to meet profitability targets. Underwrite complex new business within authority and work towards agreed financial goals. Provide an efficient new business service to brokers to maintain strong relationships and secure opportunities. Keep broker data accurate and up to date in the CRM system. Work with the team to identify and progress prospects from the broker panel, recording activity in line with CRM procedures. Support a coaching culture that encourages consistent, high-quality underwriting across the team. Build pipeline with partner brokers to drive growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver strong outcomes for brokers and their clients. Skills & experience Professional indemnity underwriting or broking experience (essential) Proven track record of building strong broker relationships and achieving targets Excellent communication skills Strong IT skills, including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and CRM systems, with a willingness to learn new tools Demonstrated ability to win business while maintaining underwriting discipline

About us Avencia are partnered with a global insurer and member of the Talanx Group who are looking to recruit an Underwriting Operations Analyst. This is an operational role, suited to someone who enjoys optimising processes, supporting underwriting teams, and delivering operational excellence. The role This position sits within the Long Tail hub of the Operations team click apply for full job details

About us Avencia Consulting are partnered with a leading Specialty Reinsurer based in the City who have a newly created position in their team for a Corporate Finance Manager to join. The role The role sits in the growing Corporate Finance team and involves working on dynamic strategic projects including equity transactions, refinancing's, M&A opportunities and raising third-party insurance capacity to support the continued growth of the business. Key accountabilities Build financial models and business plans (including operating models and perform valuation analysis) for new opportunities and business units Involved in all aspects of potential transactions including performing due diligence and financial modelling on potential opportunities. The result of this work is to make recommendations to Senior Management Research and assessment of performance of the company and target companies, as well as peer analysis Preparation of valuation, investor, strategy and Board presentations Assessment of capital structures of peers. Monitor and compare the Group's metrics Analyse equity, credit and other legal documents such as shareholder agreements and debt documents. Skills & experience Prior experience in, or demonstrated strong interest in, corporate finance, corporate development, investment banking, private equity, restructuring, leveraged finance, investments and deal advisory Demonstrated ability to perform quantitative analysis and in-depth research of public or private companies Knowledge and/or experience creating and assessing business plans and operating models (P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flows) Performed detailed modelling from scratch and knowledge of valuation analysis Experience in the insurance industry is not required A strong background or demonstrated knowledge of finance/accounting Strong qualitative and analytical skills with experience in excel A desire to work in a team environment and partner with other teams, often under tight deadlines Strong communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to write effectively Solid presentation skills using PowerPoint / Word

About us Avencia are partnered with a leading Bespoke & Specialty Insurer based in the City, who have a newly created position for a Corporate Finance Associate to join their London team. The role The role sits in the growing Corporate Finance team and involves working on dynamic strategic projects including equity transactions, refinancing's, M&A opportunities and raising third-party insurance capacity to support the continued growth of the business. Key accountabilities Supporting with the creation of high-quality materials for senior management, the Board and investors by working closely with key stakeholders across the business Supporting with the building of business plans and performing scenario analysis to determine the impact on key financial and non-financial metrics Continuous monitoring of industry developments and valuations, and conducting peer analysis Managing investor engagement through the coordination of meetings, industry conferences, and ongoing communications with investors Managing day-to-day workstreams on projects to achieve target deadlines Skills & experience 2 to 3 years of prior experience in Investment Banking, Corporate Finance, Consulting or Transaction Services with demonstrable knowledge of finance and accounting (insurance industry experience is not essential) Self-starter with a proactive mindset, strong work ethic and exceptional attention to detail Highly motivated to learn in a collaborative environment, with an aptitude for quickly assimilating new skills and knowledge Advanced proficiency in using Excel to create financial models and bespoke analyses with large datasets Advanced proficiency in using PowerPoint to draft articulate presentations Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal) Experience using FactSet or S&P Capital IQ (preferred but not essential)

Avencia are partnered with a leading global insurer and Fortune 500 company, who are looking to recruit a Senior Underwriter. This role can be based in London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, or Croydon. This is a brand-new opportunity within the Schemes division, managing a diverse range of latent defect insurance policies. Key responsibilities Lead the underwriting strategy for latent defects insurance across commercial, residential, and mixed-use construction projects. Serve as a key referral point for broker partners, ensuring all accounts are managed in line with agreed service standards. Oversee portfolio performance, maintaining profitability and driving growth by analysing claims trends, market developments, and loss ratios to inform renewal and pricing decisions. Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers and cover holders, acting as a subject matter expert on all aspects of latent defects insurance and representing the business with professionalism and authority. Collaborate with the Underwriting Manager to refine and enhance latent defects products and policy wordings, ensuring they remain competitive and relevant in the UK market. Provide expert technical input on risk survey reports and support informed underwriting decisions. Ensure full compliance with governance standards, FCA requirements, and all relevant legal and regulatory frameworks in all underwriting and reporting activities. Stay informed of developments within the UK construction and latent defects insurance markets, including competitor activity and emerging trends. Contribute to team objectives, supporting the achievement of ambitious targets within the Schemes team by managing workloads effectively and sharing technical expertise. Coach and mentor junior underwriters, fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing environment that promotes technical excellence and professional growth. Skills & experience Over 5 years' experience underwriting construction risks, specialising in latent defects for the UK insurance market. Proven success in managing profitable portfolios and developing strong broker and client relationships. Experienced in product development, including policy wording, pricing, and market positioning. Strong technical knowledge of construction processes, building regulations, and common causes of latent defects. Skilled in risk assessment and mitigation, with expertise in interpreting technical reports and site surveys. Clear and confident communicator, able to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. Collaborative team player who fosters a positive, high-performing culture. Detail-oriented, ethical, and dedicated to delivering exceptional client service. JBRP1_UKTJ

Avencia are partnered with a leading global insurer and Fortune 500 company, who are looking to recruit a Senior Underwriter. This role can be based in London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, or Croydon. This is a brand-new opportunity within the Schemes division, managing a diverse range of latent defect insurance policies. Key responsibilities Lead the underwriting strategy for latent defects insu

Avencia is partnered with leading insurer who are looking to recruit a new member into their newly established Schemes division. The Schemes Deal Support role reports into the Head of Schemes Development . It plays a key part in the management, oversight, review, and onboarding of all scheme business within the Broker Channel click apply for full job details

About us Avencia are partnered with a global insurer and member of the Talanx Group who are looking to recruit an Underwriting Operations Analyst. This is an operational role, suited to someone who enjoys optimising processes, supporting underwriting teams, and delivering operational excellence. The role This position sits within the Long Tail hub of the Operations team. The team works closely with Professional Lines, Financial Lines, and Credit & Political Risk Underwriters based in London. The Underwriting Operations Analyst will provide operational services, including Pre-Bind and Post-Bind support to underwriters. In addition, the role involves working with the Operations team to refine support provided to underwriting teams and transforming processes to ensure efficiency and high service standards. This role would suit an individual with prior experience in the insurance industry, with a background or interest in operational work. Key accountabilities Underwriting Administration Manage the team mailbox and ensure correspondence is handled efficiently Transfer underwriting information and correspondence into the document management system where appropriate Input data for all policy types and endorsements using the underwriting data entry system on behalf of the team Enter data into any relevant team systems Ensure timely, efficient and accurate workflow processes are followed from start to finish Data Quality Monitor and review policy data input, ensuring compliance with data quality protocols Maintain error rates in line with company standards and expectations Managing Relationships Support the Operations team by delivering high-quality service to the business Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with underwriters and brokers through excellent service Risk and Controls Ensure all risks comply with regulatory and compliance checks, in line with underwriting guidelines and group policies Implement and maintain process controls to ensure accuracy and quality of output Process Improvement Make suggestions for process improvements within your role Enhance the effectiveness of services and systems used in the Operations team Participate in special underwriting projects where required Credit Control Reconcile and investigate accounting queries, including regular reports and account-specific queries Reporting Support MI and regulatory reporting when required Analyse data and prepare reports for underwriters and the wider business IT Develop a strong understanding of IT systems used within the role Attend key user groups to remain informed of system changes and provide feedback Skills & experience Essential Previous experience in an insurance role Intermediate MS Office skills (Outlook, Excel) A-levels or equivalent (higher qualifications desirable) Desirable Knowledge of the London Market and underwriting practices (desirable) Working towards CII or another industry-recognised qualification (desirable) Benefits 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and dental Company pension scheme Study support package for CII qualifications

Avencia are partnered with a leading global insurer and Fortune 500 company, who are looking to recruit a Senior Underwriter. This role can be based in London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, or Croydon. This is a brand-new opportunity within the Schemes division, managing a diverse range of latent defect insurance policies click apply for full job details

Avencia are partnered with a leading global insurer and Fortune 500 company, who are looking to recruit a Senior Underwriter. This role can be based in London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, or Croydon. This is a brand-new opportunity within the Schemes division, managing a diverse range of latent defect insurance policies click apply for full job details

Avencia is partnered with a leading insurer that is seeking to recruit a Senior Underwriter with experience in Medical Malpractice. This role sits within the Schemes division, a key growth pillar for the business and an area undergoing active development. It offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual who enjoys building and developing portfolios of business click apply for full job details

Avencia are partnered with a leading global insurer and Fortune 500 company, who are looking to recruit a Senior Underwriter. This role can be based in London, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, or Croydon. This is a brand-new opportunity within the Schemes division, managing a diverse range of latent defect insurance policies. Key responsibilities Lead the underwriting strategy for latent defects insu

About us Avencia Consulting are recruiting on behalf of a well known Insurer in the City, who are looking to hire a Data Analyst to join on a permanent basis. The role This role offers an exciting opportunity to fast-track your career in an aggressively ambitious business. The role's broad scope provides high exposure to the business, visibility over Group processes and systems, and exposure to and collaboration with highly skilled professionals. The primary purpose of the role is to develop and implement innovative solutions that address business issues, streamline workflows, and automate processes to maximise efficiency by translating business requirements into technical solutions. Key accountabilities Gather & analyse business requirements by collaborating with business stakeholders and IT Management, studying systems flow, data usage and work processes. Develop, implement, and maintain apps, workflows, automation processes, and data integrations using the Power Platform tools. Design and build interactive and insightful reports and dashboards using Power BI to provide data-driven insights. Analyse data to provide both reports and insight using a range of technologies including SQL, Python and PowerPlatform. Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, etc. Manage data collection processes with the MGA's or third parties - ensuring processes are documented and data is delivered to an appropriate level of quality. Any other duties assigned by your line manager relevant to the role/time. Our Stack Pine Walk works completely in the cloud to ensure we are flexible and ready for growth. Our Datawarehouse is built on Azure SQL combining data from third party databases and our own apps. The Power Platform is our reporting tool of choice alongside Excel but given the types of insurance involved, other areas of data analysis and system design, e.g. Python, GIS, will need to be integrated into our solutions in the future. Pine Walk is committed to exploring new technologies to automate processes and deliver effective working processes. Skills & experience Degree educated (minimum 2:1) in a numerate subject. Prior experience in a coding language (preferably SQL or Python). Ability to handle a varied workload and competing priorities. Strong analytical, research and reporting skills. Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working Knowledge of insurance, particularly London market is preferred Proven ability to follow instructions and work diligently to create solutions based on provided specifications.

About us Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer and Fortune 500 business who are looking to recruit an Underwriting Team Leader in their Leeds office. The opportunity It's an exciting time to join as our business grows. The role is based within the renewals department as a Team Leader of the existing business-focused underwriting teams . The successful candidate will be working 3 days in the office / 2 days from home and dealing with a wide variety of Care, Social Welfare, Charity, and Not-for-Profit risks , in addition to the day-to-day leadership of the team . The team is well respected in the industry , having built a strong reputation. As the Team Leader , you will lead and monitor all aspects of workflow , ensuring financial targets such as GWP, renewal retention, cross- and up-selling are achieved. You'll be proactive , building and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally with brokers, while monitoring and analysing broker and underwriter activity to identify successes and areas for improvement. Key accountabilities Provide leadership and direction to the renewal team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement Lead and monitor team and individual performance , taking action where necessary Set SMART goals , manage resources, prioritise workflow, and review key deliverables Coach and develop the team to a high level of performance Deliver excellent service to brokers, prioritising renewals and mid-term adjustments to meet deadlines and maximise business development opportunities Identify and implement changes to deliver exceptional customer service Contribute to the profitability and financial performance of the business through efficient working practices Build and maintain excellent working relationships with the team and wider business Attend underwriting and broker meetings , providing insight into developments, trends, and feedback on market conditions Manage a portfolio of risks , underwriting large and complex renewal cases within defined underwriting authority Skills & experience Strong people management and project skills, with the ability to structure task allocations around critical goals Underwriting experience , ideally within care/social welfare or commercial combined lines Excellent organisational and delegation skills Strong technical and communication skills (written and spoken) Proven ability to coach and develop team members High accuracy and attention to detail Track record in building and developing broker relationships ACII or similar qualification preferred Benefits Excellent starting salary plus 25% annual bonus and strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy/sell extra leave Company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance, income protection, season ticket loan , and other benefits Opportunities to learn new skills and develop your career , with full support provided