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Motor Trade Underwriter

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Lawes Consulting Group

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Location:
United Kingdom, Manchester

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Category:
Insurance

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

45000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

To achieve income and profit objectives through the delivery of a high standard underwriting service to brokers in the network.

Job Responsibility:

  • Service existing business, working towards retention, loss ratio and rate targets
  • Enhance the company presence nationally by establishing firm relationships with broking partners
  • Handle referral cases above the authority levels of Underwriters, Trainee Underwriters and Apprentices
  • Conduct regular case reviews to ensure that technical procedures and standards are followed

Requirements:

  • Experience in the Commercial insurance industry
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in underwriting
  • 2 years of experience working within Motor trade risks
  • Pricing of risk accordingly
  • Ability to negotiate flexibly and appropriately
  • Consistent achievement of goals
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Work in a structured and organised manner

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
September 10, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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