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Senior Commercial Underwriter

Job description

Would you appreciate more underwriting autonomy? Do you want to be inspired to write more business, rather than continue to tell Insurers/Brokers no? I mean, what's the point holding the pen if you're current Insurer is so cautious about writing business....

Would you enjoy working from home pretty much full time? (Once a month spent in your offices in Yorkshire, the rest spending time with your colleagues over Microsoft teams!)

You're an experienced Underwriter, you like to be trusted to do a good job. You're able to make decisions, be able to coach and support other Underwriters whilst utilising your strong expertise within Commercial Combined/Package, Commercial Property and Liability insurance.

One of the fastest growing MGA's in the UK Insurance market have a unique opportunity to join their business as a Senior Commercial Underwriter.

"I can't believe since moving from my previous composite Insurer, how much I am able to underwrite here, it's so refreshing" Words said by a recent new starter.

Joining as a Commercial Underwriter you will handle a case-load of approx. 45 renewals per month, cases ranging from £1,000 - £100,000 with the average being around £3,500 GWP.

You'll be involved in writing a range of business including Commercial Combined/Package, Property, Liability, Construction and Property Owners. The business are even launching further product lines such as Marine / Marine Cargo.

As an integral part of the team, you'll assist the Managing Director/Operations Manager in formulating strategy and assisting with any business operational/technical areas within the department as and when required.

Words that best describe this business.... fun, collaborative and trusting. I mean which other employers out there will let you work from home pretty much full time?

So what's unique about working here?

  • Exceptional name in the UK Insurance market, part of a larger group which will naturally create further opportunities for you progress into leadership, sales or business development
  • You'll be trusted, respected and be given full underwriting autonomy. You'll be inspired to underwrite and make decisions
  • On offer is a salary up to £45,000 which includes home working flexibility + bonus potential


We are looking to speak to individuals with strong underwriting experience within Property, Liability and Commercial Combined. It would be amazing if you had Construction experience but this isn't essential at all.

We are able to consider individuals anywhere across the UK, but have a preference to find people in Yorkshire, Manchester or Birmingham.

Intrigued to find out more before applying? Please enquire today for more information, no problem if you don't have a CV typed up as yet we can help you with this.

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