Senior Motor Trade Underwriter
CompanyCovéa Insurance
Location
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At4/21/2026
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Occupation TypeShopkeepers and owners - retail and wholesale
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
We’re on the lookout for a Senior Motor Trade Underwriter to join our Commercial Lines Team.
The role will contribute to the profitable development of the Midlands, North and Scotland Region as well as the wider Mid Market Business. This will be by case underwriting new business risks and actively managing existing business portfolios. We’re looking for someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience in underwriting, with a proven ability to build and develop relationships with brokers.
We work on a hybrid basis, our office base being Manchester 2 days per week and 3 days from home (flexibility may be required).
What will I be doing?
The role will contribute to the profitable development of the Midlands, North and Scotland Region as well as the wider Mid Market Business. This will be by case underwriting new business risks and actively managing existing business portfolios. We’re looking for someone with a wealth of knowledge and experience in underwriting, with a proven ability to build and develop relationships with brokers.
We work on a hybrid basis, our office base being Manchester 2 days per week and 3 days from home (flexibility may be required).
What will I be doing?
- Profitably developing and underwriting bespoke commercial lines motor trade risks within Covéa Insurance’s underwriting criteria, regularly underwriting on site in broker offices
- The collection and delivery motor trade account for the region
- Developing and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships with a panel of Mid-Market brokers as their nominated development relationship underwriter for motor trade products
- Developing and supporting Covea’s commercial lines account by engaging and encouraging new and existing relationships with regional brokers
- Prospecting and actively contributing to the growth targets of the team optimising sales and retention
- Maintaining an accurate audit trail using Covéa Insurance’s systems, practices and procedures
- Underwriting within Covéa strategy and authority limits and refer all cases outside of strategy or individual limits
- Maintaining and endeavouring to exceed, agreed service levels to both internal and external customers
- Maintaining an up to date knowledge of the commercial lines market, the regional broking marketplace, and legislation and litigation which could affect the writing of business
- Providing technical assistance, take referrals and provide guidance to colleagues
What would we like to see in you?
- Experience in underwriting and trading commercial motor products
- A detailed knowledge of the broker market
- Proven relationship management skills
- The ability to demonstrate meeting & exceeding personal and team objectives
- An awareness of market and legal/industry developments
- Minimum Cert CII. Dip CII, or progress towards, is preferred.
- Proven effective and strong trading skills including prospecting and optimising new business and retention
- A strong and decisive approach to underwriting
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to sell the benefits of Covea Insurance products and influence results
- Good problem solving skills
- The ability to work independently but also as part of a team to deliver common goals
- 36.25 working hours per week with flexitime, along with a range of flexible working options
- Annual pay review and performance related bonus
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell holidays
- Continued professional development through internal training programmes, professional qualifications and apprenticeships
- A wealth of support for your mental, financial & physical wellbeing through our Wellbeing group, who provide Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme where you and your family can access additional support such as counselling, financial advice, relationship support and free mortgage advice
- A range of health benefits such as access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, free eye tests, flu jabs and the option to opt into private medical insurance
- Tusker Car Scheme - salary sacrifice scheme which lets you drive away a brand new, fully maintained and insured car for up to four years.
- Peace of mind, with our life assurance plan with flexible options to increase or decrease the standard cover along with the option to opt in to our critical illness cover
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create engaged, inclusive teams. Being an inclusive workplace means taking action to make sure everyone has equal opportunity to succeed, irrespective of their differences. We celebrate our differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we want to ensure that our recruitment process is fair for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments or wish to discuss in more detail, then please get in contact with us or mention it during the online application process.
Salary
Dependant on Experience
Working Hours
36.25