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Location: Poole (Onsite) Salary: £28,000 £45,000 (Guaranteed Base) + 10% Combined Pension Are you a Commercial Insurance professional looking for a high-value role without the pressure of "cold-call" sales targets? Cowell Recruitment is proud to represent a highly stable, independent brokerage in Poole . Unlike many firms that offer low bases and volatile commissions, our client believes in rewarding expertise with a strong, guaranteed salary and a focus on quality over quantity. This role is perfect for a technical expert who takes pride in building long-term client legacies rather than just "closing deals." Why This Role is Different: Guaranteed Earnings: A highly competitive base salary up to £45k, providing financial security regardless of market fluctuations. Relationship-First: Focus on managing and growing an existing book of business through expert advice and technical precision. Full Autonomy: Manage your own diary and client meetings within a supportive, onsite team environment. Professional Investment: Fully funded CII Qualifications (Cert/Dip/ACII) and a clear roadmap for internal promotion. Your Role & Impact: Strategic Management: Owning a diverse portfolio of commercial clients, acting as their primary technical advisor. Consultative Growth: Identifying cross-selling and up-selling opportunities within your book to ensure clients are fully protected. Underwriter Negotiation: Leveraging your relationships with insurers to secure the best terms and premiums for your clients. Retention Excellence: Driving high renewal rates through face-to-face reviews and a "client-first" mindset. Who Are We Looking For? T he Specialist: Proven experience in B2B or Commercial Insurance. (We also welcome Personal Lines professionals with 2+ years of experience looking to move into Commercial). The Professional: Someone who values accuracy, compliance (FCA), and high-level client service. The Local Expert: You are based in or near Poole and enjoy the collaboration of an onsite office culture. The Academic: GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths & English is required; CII qualifications are a major plus. The "Total Reward" Package: Security: 4x Life Assurance & 5-year Income Protection coverage. Wealth: 10% Combined Pension (Rising to 5% Employer / 5% Employee in April 2025). Health: Healthcare Cash Plan, Private Medical/Dental discounts, and 24/7 EAP support. Lifestyle: Cycle to Work, Car Leasing (Salary Sacrifice), Tech schemes, and Retail discounts. Leave: 22 days + Bank Holidays (increasing with service) and enhanced Parental Leave. If you are ready to move into a role where your technical skill is valued over your "sales pitch," apply today for a confidential discussion. Cowell Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities agency. Permanent Right to Work (RTW) in the UK is essential. E&OE

Hybrid home/North East Essex 3 days based role- Clark James Insurance Recruitment are working with a prestigious Insurance broker currently looking to appoint an experienced commercially trained Account Handler to join their busy team. You'll be dealing with mid size to large corporate risks that can be complex in nature so they need good experience! The Role Service a portfolio of business through broking and renewals, adjustments, queries and any other issues that may arise on the accounts. In addition to this, you will be actively involved in the broking of new business to market - liaising with insurers and negotiating the best possible terms. You will be responsible for dealing with a wide range of classes of commercial business including Property, Liability, Combined, Fleet, Goods In Transit, Cyber amongst others. You should be a proven Insurance Account Handler/Broker or Underwriter used to dealing with complex risks and be looking to join a business which is expanding in its field. Insurance qualifications are preferred but not essential for the right candidate who will be committed, resilient and used to multi asking. A competitive salary and bonuses are on offer, a kitchen sink benefits package plus a great working environment, work from home days and excellent training, apply today for a confidential conversation.

Senior Property & Package Underwriter Hybrid Working 1/2 days a week in the Chelmsford office Salary - £50,000 to £60,000 depending on experience IPS Group are working with a well-established insurer in Chelsmford that is looking to strengthen their Underwriting team by bringing in a Senior Property & Package Underwriter, with a focus on Commercial Combined & Real estate risks click apply for full job details

Underwriter - Existing Business Q Underwriting was created from multiple underwriting brands with extensive history in their chosen niches. Q Underwriting provides 30+ niche commercial lines products all backed by A rated insurers. All our products are underwritten in-house by Q s experienced team and can be traded via the Qtrade portal or by direct access to empowered underwriters. We are looking to add an Underwriter to our team supporting our specialist portfolios. You ll help us grow profitably through sound risk selection, fair pricing, and outstanding broker relationships. What you ll be doing Underwrite new and renewal business within authority, ensuring profitability and compliance with underwriting guidelines. Assess risk quality, structure terms, and negotiate pricing for Property, Liability, and Combined package risks. Manage referrals, complex cases, and capacity partner requirements with accuracy and pace. Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers; deliver timely decisions and market-leading service. Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to corrective actions using MI and data insights. Support product development and trading initiatives; share market feedback to enhance propositions. Uphold governance standards, documentation quality, and audit readiness. Champion continuous improvement across processes, systems, and trading efficiency. What we re looking for Proven experience as a Commercial Underwriter in UK commercial lines. Knowledge of the Charity & Faith sector is advantageous but not essential. Strong technical underwriting skills across core classes (Property Damage/BI, Employers /Public Liability, Package/Combined). Confident negotiator with excellent broker relationship and trading skills. Sound judgement, numerical aptitude, and comfort using MI to inform decisions. Clear, concise communication and high-quality file management. Familiarity with e-trade and underwriting platforms; agile with new tools and processes. Professional qualifications (Cert CII/Dip CII) or progress towards them preferred. Right to work in the UK and willingness to travel as needed. Why Q Underwriting Opportunity to shape a growing specialist portfolio with real impact. Supportive, collaborative team culture within PIB Group. Professional development and career progression. Why PIB Group? PIB Group is one of the UK s fastest-growing insurance businesses, offering real career progression, professional development, and a collaborative culture where your work truly matters. We encourage our people to be collaborative, with entrepreneurship at our core. We are a fast-paced, growing organisation and an exciting place to be. We also value ambition and creative thinking. You don t have to tick every box to apply, if you bring fresh ideas and a drive to grow. Inclusion & Accessibility We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. REF-(Apply online only)

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