Schemes Development Underwriter

Schemes Development Underwriter We are looking for a Schemes Development Underwriter to join Ecclesiastical Insurance in our Gloucester office. Competitive salary, excellent benefits and hybrid working.

Working hours:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration:Permanent

Location: Gloucester

Job : 205442

Ecclesiastical Insurance
, who are proudly part of
Benefact Group
are looking for a Schemes Development Underwriter to join our Gloucester office.

You will be responsible for managing and developing an allocated portfolio of schemes, delivering profitable growth, strong broker partnerships and sustainable scheme performance through strategic account management, underwriting expertise and effective governance.

Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that’s committed to making a difference and building a more sustainable future. Ranked amongst the UK's 15 Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025, we offer fantastic career and development opportunities within a rapidly growing, innovative Group - where all profits go to charity and good causes.

• Manage a portfolio of schemes to deliver profitable growth, retention and strong underwriting performance aligned to business objectives.
• Develop and execute account plans, growth strategies and engagement plans to maximise scheme potential.
• Build and maintain strong broker and partner relationships to drive trading performance and long-term success.
• Identify and deliver growth opportunities through product development, distribution expansion and portfolio optimisation.
• Monitor scheme performance, governance and regulatory requirements, providing insights and recommendations to support effective decision making.

• DIP CII qualified or commitment to achieve within a given timeframe.
• Proven insurance underwriting and sales experience across different sectors of the market, particularly commercial insurance.
• Proven ability to build, manage and influence effective relationships with brokers, partners and stakeholders at all levels, with experience of managing and influencing internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical and data-driven, with the ability to interpret performance information, identify trends and implement effective actions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and decision-making skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and balance customer, commercial and risk considerations.

• A competitive salary - let's discuss it
• Hybrid working
• Group Personal Pension - up to 12% employer contribution
• Generous annual bonus scheme: on-target bonus between 6% and 24%
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a holiday buy and sell scheme
• An array of health and wellbeing benefits, including private healthcare, income protection and life assurance
• £200 annual personal grant to a charity of your choice
• Encouraged to take at least one volunteering day per year
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full study support to gain professional qualifications
• Access to virtual GP
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

This is a key role in a dynamic and high performing underwriting area where you’ll look after a diverse portfolio of schemes with premiums running into the millions. You’ll handle budget, review and relationship meetings and be a key contact / referral point with Stakeholders on all things to do with your schemes.

Ecclesiastical Insurance
offer 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.

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