Overview

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Location: Manchester. Job ref: 204197.

Ecclesiastical Insurance, part of Benefact Group, is looking for a Regional Underwriting Manager to join our Manchester office. As Regional Underwriting Manager, you will lead the delivery of underwriting strategy and performance for the region, representing a key figure across the territory with partner brokers and key customers, and play a leading role within UK-wide underwriting change initiatives and projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Regional portfolio management of a growing Property & Casualty portfolio across specialist niches including Property Owners, Leisure, Education, Care, Charity, Heritage, Faith and Office Professions.
• Act as the senior regional underwriting referral point for the region, providing innovative, customer-focused solutions and support.
• Drive proactive technical and non-technical development and coaching of regional trading teams to deliver market-leading expertise.
• Work in partnership with the Regional Director, UK Property Director, UK Casualty Director and Sales & Distribution Director to achieve financial objectives, including growth initiatives for the region.
• Act as the senior underwriting figurehead within the market with partner brokers and key customers.
• Proven track record in a senior underwriting leadership role, driving strategic outcomes and team performance.
• Significant technical expertise in both Property and Casualty.
• Experienced in coaching others to achieve higher performance and capability in their roles.
• Ability to build and manage cooperative and productive relationships internally and externally within the market.
• Proven ability to apply critical thinking to situations outside of normal underwriting guidelines and to frame appropriate solutions.

What makes you stand out

• ACII qualification (or working towards).
• Confident, persuasive communicator with proven ability to influence stakeholders at all organisational levels.

Hear from the hiring manager

"We're seeking a dynamic underwriting leader to spearhead the regional development of a growing Property & Casualty portfolio across specialist sectors including Leisure, Education, Care, Charity, Heritage, Property Owners, Faith, and Office Professions. You'll develop and support high-performing trading teams in delivering innovative and customer-focused solutions, whilst also working closely with senior leadership, including the Regional Director and UK Heads of Property, Casualty, and Distribution, to drive profitable growth and achieve our strategic financial goals. This role also positions you as a key market figurehead, building strong relationships with partner brokers and key clients, representing our underwriting excellence across the North region."

About us

Ecclesiastical Insurance offers insurance with award-winning service across a broad range of specialisms, including faith, charity, heritage, education, art and private client, real estate and schemes, across Ireland, Canada and the UK. We have a long history of protecting some of the UK’s best-loved and most iconic buildings. Benefact Group is a unique international financial services group made up of over 30 businesses and is owned by a charity. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture and building an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from everyone. If you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
• Generous annual bonus scheme between 10% and 40%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with holiday buy and sell scheme
• Private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
• £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice