Senior Delegated Authority Schemes Underwriter - Glasgow-Manchester-London-Leeds-Birmingham
Posted: 12 June 2025
Job description
This is a new and exciting opportunity to work for leading Global Insurance.
We are currently with our client who are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Trading Underwriter to join their UK wide Delegated Authority/Schemes team.
In terms of location, you may work from most of their regional offices dotted throughout the UK which would include Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, London, and Birmingham.
As a Senior DUA Underwriter in this team you will be responsible for servicing brokers whom have delegated authority for specific commercial insurance schemes. This role involves managing the business relationship and being the main point of contact for referrals out with the broker’s delegated authority.
Working closely with brokers and customers to truly understand their wants and needs, using data and insight to leverage performance and profitability. Working with the broker to enhance efficiencies and bolster growth.
The company offer a hybrid working arrangement where you can work 50% of your time at home and 50% working from one of their regional offices which are located across the UK.
It's an exciting time to join the company’s DAU business. After a period of profitable growth, they’re moving to expand further within the schemes arena and there would therefore be opportunities to personally develop within.
A bit about the job:
- Technical referral support for Brokers and lower licence holders reflecting their Underwriting Strategy and the customer/broker value
- Be knowledgeable of overall Delegated Authority Schemes performance and contribute to overall the company’s strategy
- Have a knowledge of regulatory requirements linked to Delegation of Underwriting authority
- Ensure embedment of material change to Delegated Authority Scheme including documentation, UW Guide, pricing, wordings etc.
- Accountable for identifying areas of profitable development within individual Delegated Authority Schemes
Skills and experience we’re looking for:
- Proven experience within Commercial Property & Liability underwriting
- Strong relationship management skills
- Ability to handle complex risks and technical referrals, supporting and mentoring more junior members of the team
- Well developed skills to analyse risks, communicate and present effectively to brokers and/or customers
- Ability to lead and challenge Broker partners with confidence in order to yield a win win outcome
What you’ll get for this role:
- Competitive Salary (depending on experience & location) £60 - £70k
- Bonus opportunity – 10% of annual salary
- Generous pension scheme – company contribute up to 14%
- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Up to £1,200 free share annually
For further information please contact Andy Baker on 07834 696414/0113 4931720 or email andy@cryerbaker.co.uk
