Average Underwriter salary in Manchester

Are you a seasoned Property Underwriter looking for a new challenge? Our client is a leading global insurer with a rich history and a strong, inclusive culture. They foster an environment where new ideas are welcomed, and employee growth is a top priority. With a focus on innovation and development, they offer a dynamic and supportive workplace where you can thrive and make a real impact. If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, this is your opportunity! Senior Property Underwriter responsibilities: Underwrite and trade profitable risks, staying aligned with company strategy.Lead by example and support Assistant Underwriters as the go-to expert.Develop and nurture a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.Collaborate with teams to deliver top-notch propositions to brokers and clients.Actively contribute to the growth and success of the Property Department. What We’re Looking For: Strong experience in Commercial Property underwriting.In-depth knowledge of property insurance, risk assessment, and financials.CII Diploma (or equivalent) is preferred but not essential.Strong negotiation, decision-making and communication skills.A proactive approach with the ability to thrive under pressure. Benefits of the Senior Property Underwriter: Competitive salary of up to £65k, based on experience.Flexible work options with a modern and vibrant office environment.Attractive retirement benefits to help you plan for the future.Comprehensive insurance packages, keeping you and your family well-covered.Generous holiday allowance and special recognition for long service.Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and returners programme.Wellbeing initiatives such as mental health support, and an on-site well-being space. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today! If you are looking for a strong move in your Property Underwriting career, don’t delay and apply with your CV today! Want to learn more? Call one of our specialist consultants and quote job reference NJR16547

Trading Underwriter Hybrid - 2 to 3 days from their Manchester office, the rest from home. Salary: £45,000 p.a. + bonus + benefits including share options. Fantastic Opportunity for experienced Trading Underwriter to join this highly successful global insurance group and Lloyd’s underwriting agency to work Hybrid from their office in central Manchester. Great promotional prospects. The Trading Underwriting team handles new, existing and renewal commercial business (mainly Household and Property/Real Estate) via multi product and multi distribution channels including e-trade, sub coverholders and open market brokers to a defined criteria and ensures an excellent service to its brokers at all times. Main Duties of Trading Underwriter Underwrite in accordance with the Internal Underwriting Guide and the Underwriting authority awarded.Trade with Brokers to maximise conversion and retention within your authority.Renewal/Existing and New Business Control.Take underwriting referrals from other offices.Understand/support and drive income, conversion and retention objectives.Assist in the development of new and existing products.Deal with incoming enquiries from clients, insurers and other third parties.Underwrite taking all necessary care to protect the interest of our capacity providers.Carry out macro underwriting tasks as required.Perform other duties from time to time as determined by the management.Monthly reporting to Line Manager. Experience Required for Trading Underwriter Previous Trading Underwriting experience ideally in either Commercial Household or Commercial Real Estate /Commercial Property.Excellent numerical, analytical and planning skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.

Role Overview: Working within the existing Credit Underwriting team of a well established asset finance leasing company to credit underwrite all new business prospects for our own book and the broking out of proposals to other Funders. Main Duties: To manually assess all new business proposals, reviewing the proposal form, credit searches, supporting information including bank statements, financial accounts and any other additional information provided.To underwrite proposals in line with the company's credit policy and risk acceptance criteria up to the individuals remit within set SLA’s.Make credit recommendations to the Credit Manager/Directors for proposals outside of their remit.Where required, request additional information to further strengthen a proposal to be able to offer an acceptance.Broke out proposals to other Funders which fail to meet the company's criteria or where we are unable to offer the finance ourselves.Build relationships with other Funders to who the company brokers business.Help identify gaps in our funding panel and find solutions to those gaps.Work with the Sales Team/Brokers to maximise every opportunity and work with them to find ways to write new deals.Assist the Credit Manager to assess new introducers and ongoing monitoring of those once approved for both financials strength and FCA compliance.Assist the Credit Manager in the training and development of the more junior underwriters.Any other reasonable tasks at the request of the company management.Assist the Credit Manager with other areas of underwriting/credit as and when required. Key Skills: Must be self motivated and be able to work on own initiative.Must be able to work under pressure and deliver decisions within a timely manner to meet SLA’s.Work well within a small team whilst working independently.Have good communication skills, both written and verbal and have excellent telephone manner.Be able to build positive professional working relationships with our introducers, suppliers and service providers.Good numeracy skills and be confident working with numbers.Be hard working, proactive and enthusiastic.Good time management skills and able to prioritise workloads to ensure targets are met.High attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.Identify opportunities.Be willing to take on additional and varied tasks to support the business requirements. Experience/Qualifications: Must have a minimum of five years credit underwriting experience in a similar organisation.Direct experience within the asset finance/leasing industry and experience of a wide asset range.Familiar with the SME market.IT literate.Good background education (ideally to a Degree level).