Lead Renewals Strategy & Portfolio Growth - Genuine Autonomy in a Leading UK Insurer

Are you ready for a senior underwriting role where your judgement, market insight, and broker relationships directly shape business performance? We're recruiting for a Senior Underwriter focused on renewals to join a leading UK insurer's Manchester team, taking strategic ownership of portfolio performance while developing the next generation of underwriting talent.

This is a high-impact position combining hands-on underwriting with strategic oversight. You'll manage complex renewal cases, lead senior-level broker discussions, and shape how the regional team approaches portfolio management. Access to professional development programs supports your continuous learning and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage renewal portfolios with full decision-making authority, assessing risk complexity and determining pricing and terms while monitoring performance against profitability targets
• Build and strengthen broker partnerships through regular engagement and strategic negotiations, positioning yourself as the trusted advisor for key accounts
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters, supporting their development through coaching, training delivery, and knowledge sharing
• Drive portfolio strategy through data analysis and trend identification, collaborating with senior leadership to shape market positioning and competitive approach

Qualifications

• Substantial P&L underwriting experience in commercial or mid-market environments, with proven track record managing complex portfolios profitably
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation capability, combined with confidence leading senior-level trading discussions with sophisticated brokers
• Demonstrated mentoring or team development experience; solid understanding of FCA compliance and regulatory governance frameworks

Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.