Covéa Insurance
Senior Underwriter (New Business)
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Senior Underwriter - Commercial Lines - (Broker-facing, growth-focused role with high autonomy)
Dependent on Experience
📍 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 regularly.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Commercial Lines Underwriting Team as a Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter!
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 that fuels regional growth by forging strong broker partnerships, driving new business through tactical trading, and promoting Covéa’s products and services, while supporting colleagues with training and underwriting expertise to ensure retention, compliance, and a competitive edge.
We’re 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 Covéa Insurance products and services across Regional Branch, Regional eTrade, and SME-aligned 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.
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🙂 What will help you stand out?
- A genuine passion for building strong, trusted relationships with brokers and stakeholders, influencing positive and sustainable outcomes.
- Confidence in underwriting larger and more complex commercial risks, with a pragmatic and profitable approach aligned to SME markets.
- Strong portfolio and account management skills, with the ability to drive performance today while helping shape future growth.
- A collaborative mindset, offering technical insight, coaching, and support to colleagues while working autonomously when needed.
- A decisive and commercially focused approach, supported by clear communication and the ability to adapt to different audiences.
- A desire to keep learning, stay close to market developments, and contribute ideas that enhance how we trade and grow.
✅ 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.
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⭐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 – 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!
Excited about this opportunity? So are we!
Apply today and be part of our journey.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re 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 recruitment@coveainsurance.co.uk.
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.
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