Senior Schemes Underwriter

A genuinely career-defining opportunity for an experienced Commercial or Schemes Underwriter who wants more influence, more flexibility and the chance to shape profitable growth, not simply maintain a book. This is a senior, outward-facing role within a highly regarded commercial insurer's specialist schemes function. As a Senior Schemes Underwriter, you will be:
Helping grow and evolve a specialist Commercial Schemes portfolio Partnering with Sales colleagues and brokers to identify, assess and progress new scheme opportunities Supporting the successful onboarding and implementation of new schemes Using MI and portfolio performance data to spot improvement, growth and profitability opportunities Playing an active role in delivering the wider commercial business plan Coaching, supporting and sharing knowledge with underwriting colleagues Working across Underwriting, Sales and Operations to deliver excellent outcomes for brokers and customers As a Senior Schemes Underwriter, you will have:
Strong commercial underwriting experience is required, with involvement in schemes and affinities being a distinct advantage Strong broker relationship and stakeholder management skills A commercially astute mindset, with a clear understanding of profitable growth Confidence working with data, portfolio performance and management information The ability to balance multiple priorities without losing attention to detail A collaborative, improvement led approach Experience supporting or developing colleagues would be expected As a Senior Schemes Underwriter, you will get:
To work within a business that is agenuinely flexible, people first environment-ideal for an ambitious underwriter seeking senior exposure without sacrificing work-life balance. Salary commensurate with experience level. Predominantly remote working, with only occasional travel to London or Chelmsford Flexible hours and openness to different working patterns Performance related bonus and annual salary review 25-27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with holiday buy/sell options Highly competitive pension contribution Private medical cover, Virtual GP access and wellbeing support Funded development, qualifications and long term career progression Electric car scheme, gym discounts, retail benefits and more If you're ready to take a leading role in building and developing specialist schemes business within a progressive commercial insurer, get in touch confidentially.