Property & Casualty Underwriter

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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Discipline(s):
General Insurance Job type:
Flexible / Work From Home