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Lead Renewals Strategy & Portfolio Growth - Genuine Autonomy in a Leading UK Insurer. Are you ready for a senior underwriting role where your judgement, market insight, and broker relationships directly shape business performance? We're recruiting for a Senior Underwriter focused on renewals to join a leading UK insurer's Manchester team, taking strategic ownership of portfolio performance while developing the next generation of underwriting talent. This is a high-impact position combining hands-on underwriting with strategic oversight. You'll manage complex renewal cases, lead senior-level broker discussions, and shape how the regional team approaches portfolio management. Access to professional development programs supports your continuous learning and career progression.
Job Responsibility
Manage renewal portfolios with full decision-making authority, assessing risk complexity and determining pricing and terms while monitoring performance against profitability targets
Build and strengthen broker partnerships through regular engagement and strategic negotiations, positioning yourself as the trusted advisor for key accounts
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters, supporting their development through coaching, training delivery, and knowledge sharing
Drive portfolio strategy through data analysis and trend identification, collaborating with senior leadership to shape market positioning and competitive approach
Requirements
Substantial P&L underwriting experience in commercial or mid-market environments, with proven track record managing complex portfolios profitably
Strong relationship-building and negotiation capability, combined with confidence leading senior-level trading discussions with sophisticated brokers
Demonstrated mentoring or team development experience
solid understanding of FCA compliance and regulatory governance frameworks