Covéa Insurance · 2 months ago
Senior Regional Underwriter
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
£40K/yr - £60K/yrCovéa Insurance is focused on protecting what matters most to their customers, offering a variety of insurance products and exceptional customer service. The Senior Regional Underwriter will be responsible for developing relationships with brokers, managing underwriting for complex risks, and contributing to regional financial goals while ensuring risk management practices are followed.
Insurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Acting as a focal point to develop long, trusted relationships with a panel of brokers, and to leverage and protect profitable business through service excellence and local engagement
Contributing to the achievement of the regional financial plan through effective use of the personal underwriting authority to optimise the breadth of the underwriting appetite and footprint within strategy
Leading the development and underwriting of larger and more complex risks, whilst strengthening our reputation in the market
Building a reputation as an underwriting expert and technical focal point to develop confidence in the underwriting capability of the region, improving the team to deliver the strength & depth to underwrite effectively
Leading a strong governance culture and awareness of risk across the region, focused on core business and technical discipline
Operating in line with agreed audit controls and objectives aligned to effective control and implementation of risk management
Proactively supporting the underwriting relationship with key strategic brokers and customers in the Region to provide a competitive edge and tactical advantage aligned to the delivery of profitable growth
Contributing to the selection and development of the local distribution panel working closely with the Regional Management team to deliver targeted new business and growth for profit
Working closely with the Regional Development Manager to develop a pipeline of new business prospects from the regional broker panel, to support the delivery of the broker and regional plans
Qualification
Required
Detailed knowledge of the regional broker market
Ability to negotiate and influence through effective trading skills
Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively influence key stakeholders and promote our wider proposition
Proactivity, innovation and drive; taking the lead & adapting to change positively with a can do attitude
Willingness to provide help, support & to work cooperatively with others
Strong customer service skills, continuously and proactively looking to improve the quality of service provided to all customers
Extensive experience in underwriting and trading complex commercial combined and real estate business
Confident decision-making skills, bringing a strong and decisive approach to underwriting commercial risks
Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK
Preferred
Minimum Dip CII or progress towards
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!
Company
Covéa Insurance
About Covéa Insurance: Covéa Insurance Plc is the UK underwriting business of a leading French mutual insurance group Covéa.
Founded in 2012
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase