Underwriter, Insurance

Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Duration: Permanent

Location:Manchester

Job :205560

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

As an Underwriter
, you will assess a range of underwriting activities including general enquiries, renewals, building works, unoccupied risks & risk management surveys. This Underwriting position sits within our Church Operations Department and primarily supports our church customer base on a direct basis. This opportunity offers scope for development and progression within a supportive and purpose-driven environment.

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.

• Developing, negotiating, and profitably underwriting existing business caseload within own authority and in line with rate/commercial strategy, delivering underwriting excellence through specialist knowledge and support.

• Planning, prioritising and managing individual work to deliver agreed objectives and meet SLAs to deliver exceptional customer service.

• Effectively and appropriately communicating with direct customers through a variety of communication channels.

• Being pro‑active with a desire to continuously improve.

• Actively expanding personal technical and niche knowledge both informally (networking internally and externally, internet, industry press) and formally (In-house training, CII, CPD)

• The ability to plan, prioritise and manage own work to deliver agreed objectives and meet targets.

• Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in handling phone enquiries.

• Effective and appropriate communication skills.

• Understand, manage, and use information with accuracy.

• Cert CII or commitment to achieve within an agreed timescale.

• Industry knowledge would be an advantage.

• 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

"The Church & Commercial Underwriting team in Manchester are known for delivering exceptional service and technical expertise. Over the years, we’ve built a reputation for doing things the right way — combining specialist knowledge with a genuine commitment to supporting our Methodist customers and the wider community."

Our focus on quality and care has played a vital role in strengthening long‑term relationships and retaining the business that helps us continue our purpose‑driven work. In this role, you’ll help shape the customer experience, strengthen relationships, and play an important part in our ongoing success. If you’re passionate about developing your skills and being part of something meaningful, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

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