Underwriter

Avencia are partnered with a leading, well-established insurer who are looking to recruit a Schemes Underwriter as part of their growing Schemes division.

This is a newly created role within a high-performing team that plays a key part in the organisation's long-term growth strategy. The Schemes division is a major growth pillar for the business, with a clear ambition to significantly expand.

This role can be based in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, London or Croydon . The team operate a hybrid working pattern (3 days per week in the office), with occasional travel to an office hub.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a well-established portfolio within the Social Welfare and Care sector, working alongside experienced Underwriters and long-standing broker partners, with excellent scope for development.

There is a clear pathway for progression into a Senior Underwriter role, with opportunities to broaden product exposure into areas such as Medical Malpractice and wider liability-led schemes.

Key responsibilities

You will initially focus on managing and supporting an established portfolio of Social Welfare and Care schemes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing referrals and operating within agreed service levels and underwriting authority

• Reviewing surveys and working closely with partner administration teams

• Monitoring inboxes and ensuring timely turnaround of referrals

• Providing clear and constructive feedback to broker partners

• Building strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and broker partners

• Supporting the performance and improvement of delegated binder portfolios

• Becoming involved in additional portfolios as new schemes and opportunities develop

The portfolio is predominantly liability-led, with some property exposure, and offers a higher level of complexity.

Skills & experience

Essential

• Solid liability-led underwriting experience (typically 3+ years)
• Exposure to both new business and renewals
• Strong broker relationships and confident communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for growing portfolios

Desirable

• Experience in Schemes/delegated business
• Experience underwriting Care/Social Welfare policies

Benefits

• 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer
• Study support for CII qualifications