Development Underwriter

About the role

An established underwriting business operating within a large international MGA platform is looking for an experienced commercial SME underwriter to combine technical underwriting with broker development. The role focuses on identifying and underwriting profitable risks while building strong relationships with a panel of brokers, driving new business enquiries, improving retention and developing products and the portfolio. The position is remote.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and underwrite new and renewal business, making prompt, informed decisions within underwriting authority.
• Contribute to profitable portfolio growth and gross written premium and commission income targets.
• Manage new business submissions, renewals and enquiries efficiently, providing a responsive service to brokers.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships, increasing engagement, enquiries and retention.
• Gather broker feedback on potential products, covers and sectors and review broker panel performance using management information.
• Negotiate with brokers, balancing commercial opportunities with underwriting discipline.
• Maintain accurate records, correspondence and underwriting files in line with compliance procedures, including those on potential errors and omissions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve service and share knowledge.

Required profile

• Detailed knowledge of the commercial SME insurance market.
• Relevant class-specific underwriting experience and sound technical judgement.
• Proven sales or development experience and the ability to build productive broker relationships.
• Good understanding of FCA regulation and guidelines relating to commercial customers.
• Strong planning, organisational and record-keeping skills.

Required skills

• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Confidence using underwriting systems and management information.
• Commercial mindset focused on achieving targets and delivering profitable growth.