Senior Regional Underwriter

We have an exciting opportunity to join us here at Covéa Insurance as a Senior Regional Underwriter, within our Regional Team! 

At Covéa Insurance, we’re all about protecting what matters most - whether it’s your home, your car, or your business. With our award-winning customer service and a wide range of insurance products, we’re here to make a real difference. 

In this role, you’ll be working in a team who boast a fantastic mix of experience, with a huge amount of collaboration and support across the team to deliver top class service to our broker partners.  

This is a hybrid position, combining the best of both worlds - working from home and spending time in our Bristol or Chelmsford office.

Step into a role where your potential is valued and your growth is supported. 

What does a day-to-day look like?

• Acting as a focal point to develop long, trusted relationships with a panel of brokers, and to leverage and protect profitable business through service excellence and local engagement
• Contributing to the achievement of the regional financial plan through effective use of the personal underwriting authority to optimise the breadth of the underwriting appetite and footprint within strategy
• Leading the development and underwriting of larger and more complex risks, whilst strengthening our reputation in the market
• Building a reputation as an underwriting expert and technical focal point to develop confidence in the underwriting capability of the region, improving the team to deliver the strength & depth to underwrite effectively
• Leading a strong governance culture and awareness of risk across the region, focused on core business and technical discipline
• Operating in line with agreed audit controls and objectives aligned to effective control and implementation of risk management
• Proactively supporting the underwriting relationship with key strategic brokers and customers in the Region to provide a competitive edge and tactical advantage aligned to the delivery of profitable growth
• Contributing to the selection and development of the local distribution panel working closely with the Regional Management team to deliver targeted new business and growth for profit
• Working closely with the Regional Development Manager to develop a pipeline of new business prospects from the regional broker panel, to support the delivery of the broker and regional plans

What will help you stand out?

• Detailed knowledge of the regional broker market
• Ability to negotiate and influence through effective trading skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to positively influence key stakeholders and promote our wider proposition
• Proactivity, innovation and drive; taking the lead & adapting to change positively with a can do attitude
• Willingness to provide help, support & to work cooperatively with others
• Strong customer service skills, continuously and proactively looking to improve the quality of service provided to all customers
• Extensive experience in underwriting and trading complex commercial combined and real estate business
• Confident decision-making skills, bringing a strong and decisive approach to underwriting commercial risks
• Minimum Dip CII or progress towards, is preferred

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

Why join 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 – 25–27 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 Covéa 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!