Senior Development Underwriter - Home Based at Covea Insurance

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Senior Development Underwriter - Home Based

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our Underwriting Team as a Senior Development Underwriter!

At Cova Insurance, were all about protecting what matters most - whether its your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, were here to make a real difference.

In this role, youll be working in a team that fuels regional growth by forging strong broker partnerships, driving new business through tactical trading, and promoting Coveas products and services, while supporting colleagues with training and underwriting expertise to ensure retention, compliance, and a competitive edge.

This is a hybrid role and will involve working from home and also being out on the road visiting our brokers in Yorkshire and the North East. There will also be a requirement to visit our Halifax office 1-2 days a week.

Were looking for someone enthusiastic and eager to learn - could that be you?

What does a day-to-day look like?

• Lead and develop partnerships with key regional and strategic brokers, working with managers to deliver panel growth and personal new business targets.
• Plan and conduct broker performance reviews and training sessions to drive commercial lines growth across regional branches.
• Build a pipeline of prospects and use tactical trading tools to provide brokers with a competitive advantage in new business.
• Promote Covea Insurance products and services across Regional Branch, Regional eTrade, and SMEaligned schemes.
• Provide training and referral support to colleagues, assisting the Regional Underwriting Manager in achieving renewal retention and rate improvement targets.
• Maintain accurate audit trails and stay up to date on the commercial lines market, broking landscape, and relevant legislation or litigation.

What will help you stand out?

• Proven relationship management skills with brokers and stakeholders, promoting propositions and influencing positive outcomes.
• Expertise in profitably underwriting larger and more complex commercial risks, aligned to SME markets.
• Strong portfolio account management capability, with the ability to deliver financial targets and shape future growth plans.
• Provides technical and soft skills support to colleagues, operating independently while engaging at team level to achieve common goals.
• A decisive and commercially focused underwriting approach, backed by excellent communication skills.
• Minimum of 5 years experience underwriting complex commercial risks, supported by Dip CII qualification or progress towards it

Not sure if you tick every box? Thats okay!
At Cova, we know that great people dont always meet every single requirement listed in a job ad. If this role excites you and you think you could be a good fit, wed love to hear from you - so go ahead and apply! Were all about building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone can thrive.

The perks of joining us

• Flexible working 36.25 hours a week with flexitime & hybrid options
• Annual pay review plus performance bonuses (up to 30% depending on level)
• Generous holidays 2527 days + bank holidays, with buy/sell options
• Pension perks 7.5% employer contribution, rising to 9% with your input
• A culture where everyone belongs we're committed to diversity, equity & inclusion, with real action, employee-led community groups, and ongoing learning to make Cova a place where everyone can thrive
• Mental & financial support through our dedicated Wellbeing group
• Career growth training, qualifications & apprenticeships to help you thrive
• Health & wellbeing private medical cover, 24/7 Virtual GP, health checks, flu jabs & more
• Drive in style Tusker Car Scheme with fully maintained insured vehicles
• Extra savings gym discounts, Cycle to Work, and retail offers via Perkpal
• And much more!

Excited about this opportunity? So are we!
Apply today and be part of our journey.

As a Disability Confident Employer, were committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need any adjustments, support or alternative application options during the Recruitment process, then please reach out to James Symonds at .

Applicants must currently reside in the United Kingdom and possess full and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role.

Salary:

Dependent on Experience

Working hours:

36.25

Job Info:

• Company: Covea Insurance
• Position: Senior Development Underwriter - Home Based
• Work Location: United Kingdom
• Country: GB

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