Location: North Shields or Braintree, Essex (Hybrid options available) Contract: Full-time, Permanent Department: Underwriting – Motor Fleet
Salary £ Negotiable - DOE + Benefits
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and commercially minded Motor Fleet Underwriter to join our dynamic Underwriting team. This is a key role responsible for writing profitable new business, retaining quality renewals, and contributing to the continued growth of our Motor Fleet portfolio. You’ll work confidently within delegated authority levels, apply sound technical judgement, and build strong, long-term broker relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Underwriting & Portfolio Management
· Write and retain profitable Motor Fleet business in line with the clients strategy, pricing approach, and underwriting parameters.
· Conduct full risk reviews for new business and renewals, documenting rationale, pricing decisions, claims considerations, and any subjectivities.
· Take ownership of allocated Motor Fleet products and recommend pricing adjustments to maximise profitability.
Broker & Market Engagement
· Build and maintain strong broker relationships through regular face-to-face meetings.
· Actively generate referrals, seek new opportunities, and raise profile within the marketplace.
· Make it easy to do business with through clear, timely, and solution-focused communication.
· Promote Clients successes and represent the brand confidently in market interactions.
What We’re Looking For
Skills & Experience
· Proven Motor Fleet underwriting experience within delegated authority or insurer environments.
· Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and inform pricing decisions.
· Excellent organisation and time-management, able to prioritise a varied portfolio.
· Confident communicator with the ability to build trust at all levels.
· A proactive, positive and commercially minded approach.
Behaviours & Attributes
· Customer-focused with a “can-do” attitude.
· Calm, composed, and professional under pressure.
· Supportive team player who shares knowledge and encourages others.
· High levels of integrity, accountability, and commitment to personal development.
· Comfortable networking and raising profile externally.
What Does Success Look Like?
· Consistently delivering profitable income growth.
· Strong feedback from brokers, colleagues, and senior stakeholders.
· Being recognised as a trusted, enthusiastic, and collaborative presence within the team.
· Demonstrating continuous improvement and a strong handle on departmental drivers.
Regulatory Requirements
You must adhere to FCA Conduct Rules, acting with integrity, due skill and care, treating customers fairly, and maintaining proper standards of market conduct.
- 25 days holidays + bank holidays increasing to 28 after 5 years
- Hours – 35 hours a week. Working 9-5 Monday – Friday
- Pension – Employee 5% and Employer 3%
- Free Parking on site
- Free Daily Fruit drops
- Free Breakfast for all staff
- Death in service 3 times salary
- Employee Assistance programme
- Discount platform
- Day off for your birthday
- Free flu jabs for anyone that wishes to have them
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice Season ticket for the metro