Senior Underwriter

About the role

Join an insurance business built on collaboration, expertise and innovation. The Senior Underwriter will drive profitable growth, build strong broker relationships and make smart underwriting decisions that deliver results.

Key responsibilities

• Drive regional growth by hitting income, profit and performance targets.
• Manage a portfolio of broker accounts, balancing strong relationships with commercial discipline.
• Underwrite new business, renewals and mid‑term changes within agreed authority levels.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key brokers to strengthen market presence.
• Deliver against premium and loss‑ratio targets while keeping an eye on long‑term profitability.
• Ensure all documentation, surveys and reporting are accurate and up to date.
• Review cases to maintain underwriting quality and consistency.
• Share market insight and technical knowledge with the wider team.
• Work closely with claims, survey and other internal teams to achieve the best outcomes.

Required profile

• At least 3 years' experience in commercial underwriting or broking.
• Strong track record of managing and growing broker relationships.
• Confident negotiator with a sharp eye for risk and pricing.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to balance growth and profitability.
• Consistent delivery against targets and objectives.
• Comfortable working across teams in a collaborative environment.
• Solid understanding of the insurance market and trading dynamics.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary circa £80,000.
• Private Medical Insurance for you and your family.
• Company‑funded Annual Health Check.
• Subsidised dental, eye care and health cash plans.
• Pension with 10% company contribution plus further matching contributions.
• Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme.