Underwriter

Ecclesiastical Insurance Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join its Newcastle office. The role involves managing and expanding a renewal portfolio, collaborating with brokers, and contributing to new product development. Candidates should have experience in Farm & Estate or Commercial underwriting and possess strong communication skills. Hybrid working options are available after successful completion of probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution 5%

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Farm & Estate or Commercial underwriting is essential.
• Strong desire to learn with a solution-focused approach.
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a renewal and new business portfolio.
• Collaborate with broking team for smooth renewal processes.
• Establish new products and maintain relationships with insurers.

Skills

Insurance industry knowledge

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Cert CII qualified

Job description

Underwriter – Ecclesiastical Insurance UK

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location: Newcastle (other regional Lycetts offices can be considered)

About the role

Lycetts Insurance Brokers, part of Benefact Group, are looking for an Underwriter to join our Newcastle office. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage and expand a renewal portfolio, collaborate with brokers, shape new products, and build strong relationships with insurers and colleagues.

Why join us?

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture committed to sustainability. Ranked amongst the UK’s top 50 Best Large Companies to Work For in 2024.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing and growing a developing renewal and new business portfolio.
• Cross‑training across various binders and different sectors.
• Working with our broking team to ensure a smooth renewal process and improve client outcomes.
• Helping to establish new products and build relationships with insurers and account executives/handlers.
• Offering expert advice and solutions to the broking arm.
• Working on client‑centric projects, standardising and automating processes via innovative technology deployment.
• Being part of a growing team.

What you’ll need to have

• Previous insurance industry knowledge, with experience in Farm & Estate or Commercial underwriting.
• Insatiable appetite to learn and a positive, solution‑focused mindset.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to build and nurture productive relationships across the broader team.

What makes you stand out

• Cert CII qualified.

What we offer

• A competitive salary.
• Hybrid working available after successful completion of probation.
• Employer pension contribution of 5% rising to 10% after 5 years of membership.
• Annual bonus scheme (discretionary).
• Life assurance cover up to 4× salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 26 and 27 for 5 and 10 years’ service respectively).
• Career development opportunities with funded support.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Hear from the hiring manager

The Lycetts underwriting team is working to achieve something rare in the broking world by separating delegated authority from the broking arm, developing a centre for underwriting excellence that provides underwriters of all levels the opportunity to grow and expand personally and commercially.

About us

The Lycetts Group has over 60 years’ experience in insurance, risk management and financial advice. The Benefact Group is a charity‑owned financial services group with a strong giving ethos.

We welcome applications from everyone and support applicants who need additional assistance during the recruitment process.