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Cargo Underwriter

United Kingdom, Leeds · Job Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description

They are currently looking for a Cargo Underwriter to be based in their Leeds office on a full-time basis, reporting into the Underwriter & Team Leader.

Job Responsibility

  • Undertaking end-to-end handling for the allocated portfolio to deliver the agreed joint business development plans in line with the Company’s overall trading strategy
  • Make effective decisions, within delegated authority, for allocated intermediaries so that work is completed efficiently
  • Working with the underwriting team, develop strong relationships with allocated intermediaries, balancing intermediary needs with the Company’s trading objective in a way that will deliver profitable and balanced trading growth
  • Plan and process own work in a way that will assist the team to meet its customer service targets including credit control targets

Requirements

  • High level of underwriting knowledge
  • Understanding of technical underwriting, philosophy and Company trading strategy
  • Ability to interpret and effectively use management information
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of the local market
  • Internal relationships with Line of Business Managers, team members, Underwriters, the Claims Department and the Syndicate
  • External relationships with a range of contacts within the allocated intermediaries and customers

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