Senior Regional Underwriter - Motor Trade

Hybrid – a mix of home working and time in our Chelmsford or Bristol office.

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We're looking for an experienced Senior Regional Underwriter to join our Motor Trade team.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical underwriting expertise with broker relationship management, helping us deliver profitable growth across our Regional Motor Trade Combined portfolio.

At Covéa, we know there isn't a one-size-fits-all way of working. We support flexible working arrangements and encourage open conversations about what works best for you.

The Team

👉 Our Motor Trade Underwriting team works closely with regional brokers to deliver profitable growth, excellent service and strong underwriting performance. We focus on developing long-term broker relationships while supporting quality outcomes for customers and the wider business.

What you can expect in this role

• Underwriting new and existing Motor Trade Combined business.

• Developing and managing broker relationships across the region.

• Supporting portfolio growth through effective trading and retention activity.

• Taking ownership of complex underwriting cases and negotiations.

• Acting as a technical referral point for colleagues.

• Using market and broker insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities.

What you might bring

• Experience underwriting and trading Motor Trade Combined business.

• Knowledge of the broker market and regional trading environment.

• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.

• Sound underwriting judgement and technical expertise.

• Communication skills with the ability to influence brokers and stakeholders.

• Dip CII, or progress towards, would be advantageous.

💡 Not sure you tick every box? That's okay.

We recognise that great candidates bring different experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you and you believe you could add value, we'd encourage you to apply.

💙 Our Values

• Standing Shoulder to Shoulder – We care, listen and support.

• Make it Happen – We act with integrity.

• Understand You – Collaboration drives success.

• Change the Game – We invest in growth.

⭐ Why join Covéa?

• Hybrid and flexible working options.

• Annual bonus and pay review.

• Generous holiday entitlement.

• Pension and wellbeing benefits.

• Support towards professional qualifications.

• A supportive and inclusive culture.

Ready to apply?

If this sounds like the right next step for you, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re committed to fair and accessible recruitment.  If you need adjustments or support at any stage, please contact our Recruitment Team at [email protected]. 

Applicants must currently reside in the UK and have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 

Maintaining high standards of conduct and behaviour is a core requirement of this role. The role holder is expected to promote a respectful, inclusive and professional working environment and take reasonable steps to prevent, identify and respond appropriately to non-financial misconduct, including bullying, harassment, discrimination, victimisation and other inappropriate behaviour. Concerns must be addressed and escalated in accordance with the Covéa’s policies and procedures.