About usAvencia are partnered with a leading insurer and Fortune 500 business who are looking to recruit an Underwriting Team Leader in their Leeds office.The opportunityIt''s an exciting time to join as our business grows. The role is based within the renewals department as a Team Leader of the existing business-focused underwriting teams. The successful candidate will be working 3 days in the office / 2 days from home and dealing with a wide variety of Care, Social Welfare, Charity, and Not-for-Profit risks, in addition to the day-to-day leadership of the team.The team is well respected in the industry, having built a strong reputation. As the Team Leader, you will lead and monitor all aspects of workflow, ensuring financial targets such as GWP, renewal retention, cross- and up-selling are achieved. You''ll be proactive, building and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally with brokers, while monitoring and analysing broker and underwriter activity to identify successes and areas for improvement.Key accountabilitiesProvide leadership and direction to the renewal team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvementLead and monitor team and individual performance, taking action where necessarySet SMART goals, manage resources, prioritise workflow, and review key deliverablesCoach and develop the team to a high level of performanceDeliver excellent service to brokers, prioritising renewals and mid-term adjustments to meet ..... full job details .....