Job description
A growing and well-respected Managing General Agent (MGA) operating across the London and regional insurance markets is currently looking to appoint an experienced Property & Casualty Development Underwriter to join its expanding underwriting team.
This organisation specialises in mid-market and SME commercial risks across multiple product lines and has ambitious growth plans for the coming years. As part of this expansion, they are seeking a commercially minded Underwriter who enjoys trading with Brokers and contributing to the development of a profitable portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underwriting professional to join a collaborative team environment, gain exposure to a diverse range of risks and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting profitable new business and renewals within agreed authority levels while supporting the development and growth of the wider portfolio. The role involves working closely with Brokers and internal underwriting teams to build strong relationships and identify new opportunities.
Working within a hybrid model, the position offers a balance of home working and three days per week in a central London office.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a high standard of service to Broker partners
- Develop and maintain strong broker relationships to maximise new business and retention opportunities
- Underwrite and manage a portfolio of commercial risks in line with underwriting guidelines, authority levels and risk appetite
- Assess and evaluate risks to ensure profitable underwriting decisions while maintaining regulatory compliance
- Identify cross-selling opportunities across the wider product suite and collaborate with other underwriting teams
- Support the identification and development of scheme opportunities aligned with underwriting appetite
- Maintain ongoing market awareness and undertake continuous professional development
- Achieve personal KPIs while contributing to wider team objectives
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial underwriting, ideally within property & casualty lines
- Experience operating in a development or trading underwriting role
- Strong experience working with Brokers and building trading relationships
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and decision-making skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Commercially focused with an emphasis on profitable growth
- Self-motivated and results driven
What's On Offer
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthday
- Competitive discretionary bonus
- Pension, life assurance and health plan
- Support for professional qualifications and ongoing training
- Structured development and career progression opportunities
- Hybrid working model
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
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