Senior Motor Trade Underwriter

We have an exciting opportunity to join us at Covéa Insurance as a Senior Motor Trade Underwriter within our Commercial Lines Team.

At Covéa Insurance were all about protecting what matters most whether its your home your car or your business. Through awardwinning customer service and a wide range of insurance solutions we strive to make a genuine difference for our customers partners and each other.

This role plays a key part in the profitable development of the Midlands North and Scotland region as well as our wider MidMarket portfolio. Youll have the opportunity to use your expertise to underwrite new business support existing portfolios and build meaningful longterm relationships with our broker partners.

Were looking for someone who brings solid Motor Trade underwriting experience and enjoys working collaboratively with brokers to find the right outcomes for everyone involved.

This role is hybrid offering the flexibility to work from home alongside time in our Manchester office (2 days a week).

Flexibility that works for you

At Covéa balance genuinely matters. We recognise that everyones circumstances are different so were open to flexible hours alternative working patterns and arrangements that fit around your life. Many of our colleagues already work flexibly and were always happy to have an open conversation about what would work best for you.

This is more than just a job; its an opportunity to grow develop and take on meaningful responsibility as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

What does a typical day look like

• Underwriting bespoke commercial motor trade risks in line with Covéas strategy and underwriting criteria

• Supporting profitable growth by underwriting both new and existing business including regular onsite underwriting at broker offices

• Building and maintaining strong trusted relationships with a panel of MidMarket brokers

• Keeping up to date with market developments legislation and trends that may impact underwriting decisions

• Working collaboratively within agreed authority limits referring cases where appropriate

• Supporting the development of Covéas commercial lines portfolio by strengthening existing relationships and encouraging new broker partnerships

What you can bring to the team

• Experience underwriting and trading commercial motor products

• Strong relationshipbuilding and stakeholder management skills

• Awareness of market legal and industry developments

• The ability to manage and prioritise work effectively across a varied portfolio

• Clear confident communication skills with the ability to explain and promote Covéa Insurance products positively

Not sure you tick every box Thats okay.

At Covéa we know that people dont always meet every requirement and that potential matters just as much as experience. If this opportunity excites you and you feel you could thrive in the role wed love to hear from you.

Were committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported valued and able to do their best work.

Why join us

• Flexible working 36.25 hours per week with flexitime and hybrid options

• Annual pay review plus performancerelated bonus (up to 30% depending on level)

• Generous holiday allowance 2527 days plus bank holidays with buy/sell options

• Pension 7.5% employer contribution rising to 9% with your contribution

• A culture where everyone belongs employeeled communities inclusive initiatives and continuous learning

• Mental and financial wellbeing support through our dedicated Wellbeing group

• Career growth professional training qualifications and apprenticeships

• Health and wellbeing benefits private medical cover 24/7 Virtual GP health checks flu jabs and more

• Car benefits Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles

• Everyday savings gym discounts Cycle to Work scheme and retail offers via Perkpal

• and much more

Excited about this opportunity So are we.
Apply today and be part of our journey.

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Applicants must currently reside in the UK and have full unrestricted right to work. Unfortunately were unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

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