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Posted 4 days ago
Senior Regional Underwriter - Bristol; Bristol; Home Based; Chelmsford
Covea Insurance
📍 Filton
InsuranceHybrid
Job description
<strong>Senior Regional Underwriter - Bristol </strong><p><p><p>We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at <b>Covéa Insurance </b> as a <b>Senior Regional Underwriter, </b> within our Regional Team ! </p> <p><p>At <b>Covéa Insurance </b>, we’re all about protecting what matters most - whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference. </p> </p><p> <p><p><p>In this role, you’ll be working in a team who boast a fantastic mix of experience, with a huge amount of collaboration and support across the team to deliver top class service to our broker partners. We have two opportunities to join us, as either a <b>New Business </b>Underwriter or an <b>Existing Business </b>Underwriter. </p><p/><p>This is a hybrid position, combining the best of both worlds - working from home and spending time in our <b>Bristol or Chelmsford </b> office. </p> <p><p>Step into a role where your potential is valued and your growth is supported </p> </p> </p> </p> <p><p><b>What does a day-to-day look like? </b> </p> </p><p><ul><li>Acting as a focal point to develop long, trusted relationships with a panel of brokers, and to leverage and protect profitable business through service excellence and local engagement </li><li>Contributing to the achievement of the regional financial plan through effective use of the personal underwriting authority to optimise the breadth of the underwriting appetite and footprint within strategy </li><li>Leading the development and underwriting of larger and more complex risks, whilst strengthening our reputation in the market </li><li>Building a reputation as an underwriting expert and technical focal point to develop confidence in the underwriting capability of the region, improving the team to deliver the strength & depth to underwrite effectively </li><li>Leading a strong governance culture and awareness of risk across the region, focused on core business and technical discipline </li><li>Operating in line with agreed audit controls and objectives aligned to effective control and implementation of risk management </li><li>Proactively supporting the underwriting relationship with key strategic brokers and customers in the Region to provide a competitive edge and tactical advantage aligned to the delivery of profitable growth </li><li>Contributing to the selection and development of the local distribution panel working closely with the Regional Management team to deliver targeted new business and growth for profit </li><li>Working closely with the Regional Development Manager to develop a pipeline of new business prospects from the regional broker panel, to support the delivery of the broker and regional plans </li> </ul> </p> <p><p><b>What will help you stand out? </b> </p> </p><p><ul><li>Detailed knowledge of the regional broker market </li><li>Ability to negotiate and influence through effective trading skills </li><li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively influence key stakeholders and promote our wider proposition </li><li>Proactivity, innovation and drive; taking the lead & adapting to change positively with a can do attitude </li><li>Willingness to provide help, support & to work cooperatively with others </li><li>Strong customer service skills, continuously and proactively looking to improve the quality of service provided to all customers </li><li>Extensive experience in underwriting and trading complex commercial combined and real estate business </li><li>Confident decision-making skills, bringing a strong and decisive approach to underwriting commercial risks </li><li>Minimum Dip CII or progress towards, is preferred </li> </ul><p/><ul/> </p> </p><p><p><p><b><i>Not sure if you tick every box? That’s okay! </i> </b> <br/><i>At Covéa, we know that great people don’t always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you - so go ahead and apply! We’re all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive. </i> </p> </p> <p><p><b>Why join us? </b> </p> </p><p><ul><li><p><b>Flexible working </b> – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options </p> </li> </ul> </p><p><ul><li><p><b>Annual pay review </b> – plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level) </p> </li> </ul> </p><p><ul><li><p><b>Generous holidays </b> – 25–27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options </p> </li> </ul> </p><p><ul><li><p><b>Pension perks </b> – 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input </p> </li> </ul> </p><p><ul><li><p><b>A culture where everyone belongs – </b>we're committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive </p> </li> </ul> </p><p><ul><li><p><b>Mental & financial support </b> – through our dedicated Wellbeing group </p> </li> </ul> </p><p><ul><li><p><b>Career growth </b> – training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive </p> </li> </ul> </p><p><ul><li><p><b>Health & wellbeing </b> – private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more </p> </li> </ul> </p><p><ul><li><p><b>Drive in style </b> – Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles </p> </li> </ul> </p><p><ul><li><p><b>Extra savings </b> – gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal </p> </li> </ul> </p><p><ul><li><p><b>And much more </b>! </p> </li> </ul> </p> </p><p><p>Excited about this opportunity? So are we! <br/><b>Apply today and be part of our journey. </b> </p> </p> <p><p><b>As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments or support during the application process, just let us know - we’re here to help. </b> </p> <p><p><b>Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role. </b> </p> </p><p/><p/><p/><p/><p/><p><b>Salary: </b> </p>Dependent on Experience<p/><p/><p><b>Working hours: </b> </p>36.25<p/><p/> </ul> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p>