Senior P&C New Business Underwriter
Manchester | Up to £65,000 DOE | Hybrid
Barker Munro Recruitment is working with a leading insurer expanding its Manchester branch. We’re seeking a Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter to drive new business growth across Mid Market and Mid Corporate risks.
You’ll play a key role in shaping the branch’s success—building broker relationships, leading large case management, and underwriting profitable new business while supporting and influencing the wider underwriting team.
Key Responsibilities
• Represent the business on larger, complex Mid Market and Mid Corporate risks.
• Negotiate coverage, wordings and pricing alongside Trading Underwriters.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of quality new business opportunities.
• Lead the large case process and act as a referral point for the team.
• Develop strong broker relationships and deliver a clear distribution strategy.
What You’ll Bring
• Strong commercial underwriting expertise.
• Knowledge of the Manchester insurance market.
• Confident decision making across varied technical scenarios.
• Coaching, development and team influencing experience.
• Excellent trading, negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Strong analytical and risk assessment capability.
Working Pattern
Hybrid working with around three days per week in the Manchester office, including broker visits and industry events. Two days home working.
Interested? Apply today through Barker Munro Recruitment and take the next step in your underwriting career.