New Business Trading Underwriter – Property & Liability

About the role

We are seeking a New Business Trading Underwriter to join a leading UK insurer’s Manchester team. You will own a P&L portfolio, drive regional growth, and build strong broker relationships while exercising clear underwriting authority across Property and Liability lines.

Key responsibilities

• Underwrite new business submissions across Property and Liability within delegated authority, assessing risk exposure and making commercial pricing decisions.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships through regular engagement, providing technical guidance and competitive positioning.
• Manage your portfolio autonomously to achieve growth targets while maintaining underwriting discipline and service standards.
• Collaborate with underwriting, trading, and operations colleagues to identify opportunities, resolve complex issues, and deliver consistent business outcomes.

Required profile

• Proven experience underwriting commercial or mid‑market P&L risks with strong technical capability and commercial judgment.
• Excellent broker‑facing and relationship management skills combined with confident decision‑making ability.
• Solid understanding of FCA regulation and underwriting governance, with experience in large, established insurance organisations.

Required skills