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Covéa Insurance · 1 month ago

Motor Trade Combined Trading Underwriter

Halifax

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

£43K/yr - £43K/yr

Covéa Insurance is dedicated to protecting what matters most, offering a wide range of insurance products and award-winning customer service. The Motor Trade Underwriter role involves building relationships with brokers, applying underwriting rates, and managing renewals and new business inquiries in a hybrid work environment.

Insurance

No H1B

Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong relationships with a defined group of brokers while developing new regional broker connections

Apply Covea’s technical underwriting rates and criteria accurately across all risks, referring cases beyond authority to senior underwriters

Contribute to Covea’s annual financial plan by managing renewals, mid-term adjustments (MTAs), and handling new business enquiries

Deliver high-quality service through efficient processing and administration of commercial combined renewals and MTAs

Uphold agreed service levels for internal and external customers while maintaining accurate audit trails in Covea systems

Stay current on commercial property and liability markets, regional broking trends, and relevant legislation or litigation impacting underwriting

Qualification

General insurance underwritingRelationship managementMarket trends awarenessCommunication skillsAttention to detailDeadline managementPC proficiencyCII progressionProblem-solving abilities

Required

Strong knowledge of general insurance underwriting principles, with the ability to accurately process property‑biased risks and escalate when required

Proven experience in building and maintaining effective relationships with both internal teams and external brokers

Solid awareness of market trends, legal developments, and industry changes impacting commercial insurance

Excellent communication skills (written and oral), combined with strong problem‑solving abilities, prioritisation, and deadline management

High level of accuracy and attention to detail, supported by strong PC and systems proficiency; proactive and innovative in approach

Professionally qualified to A Level standard (minimum Grade C in Maths & English GCSE)

Preferred

CII progression preferred

Benefits

Flexible working – 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options

Annual pay review – plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)

Generous holidays – 25–27 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options

Pension perks – 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input

A culture where everyone belongs – we're committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Covéa a place where everyone can thrive

Mental & financial support – through our dedicated Wellbeing group

Career growth – training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive

Health & wellbeing – private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more

Drive in style – Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles

Extra savings – gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal

And much more!