Technical Commercial Underwriting Manager

Technical Commercial Underwriting Manager

A fantastic opportunity has emerged for an experienced underwriting professional to step into a pivotal role at the intersection of commercial insurance and the rapidly evolving technology sector.

This position is ideal for an Underwriting Manager or a seasoned Senior Underwriter who thrives on complex referrals, brings a strong casualty background, and is eager to deepen their expertise in tech-related risks.

As the Technical Commercial Underwriting Manager, you’ll act as a key technical authority within the team, supporting underwriting quality, driving consistency, and shaping underwriting strategy across a diverse commercial portfolio with a heavy presence of tech risks. You’ll handle a high volume of complex referrals, provide expert guidance to underwriters, and play a central role in developing capabilities within the technology sector.

This is a role for someone who enjoys solving intricate underwriting challenges, influencing underwriting standards, and helping others grow. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, brokers, and underwriting teams to ensure we deliver robust, profitable, and future‑focused solutions.

• Serve as a technical referral point for complex and high-severity commercial risks, with a particular emphasis on casualty.
• Support and mentor underwriters, enhancing technical capability and underwriting across the team.
• Lead on underwriting governance, quality assurance, and technical best practice.
• Assess, develop, and refine underwriting approaches for emerging and established technology-sector risks.
• Collaborate with product, pricing, and risk teams to shape underwriting strategy and appetite.
• Build strong broker relationships, providing technical insight and supporting business development.
• Contribute to portfolio performance management, including analysis of trends, exposures, and profitability.
• Support training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives across the underwriting function.

• Experienced Underwriting Manager or Senior Underwriter with significant exposure to complex commercial referrals.
• Strong casualty underwriting background is essential.
• Confident in technical decision-making and able to communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Curious about the technology sector and motivated to specialise or expand your knowledge in this space.
• Collaborative, supportive, and comfortable influencing at all levels.
• Strong analytical mindset with a commitment to underwriting excellence and portfolio performance.

• A platform to specialise in one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic sectors.
• The chance to shape underwriting standards and influence strategic direction.
• A supportive environment that values technical expertise and professional development.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for progression.