Senior Underwriter

Location: St James's

Annual Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (dependent on experience)

Location:

London Job Type: Full-time Reed Insurance London are recruiting for a really exciting, progressive opportunity seeking a high-calibre Underwriter or Senior Underwriter for a strategic succession hire at a growing, entrepreneurially driven MGA.

This role offers a clear pathway to progress into an Underwriting Manager role within 2–3 years, with direct mentorship from the current Underwriting Manager. Day-to-day of the role:
Underwrite casualty/liability risks focusing on profitable growth. Act as a technical referral point and provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced underwriters. Contribute to portfolio performance management, including analysis of loss ratios and risk mix. Undertake technical audits and peer reviews to ensure underwriting quality and consistency. Support the business in claims-related underwriting decisions and feedback loops. Work closely with senior management to support the ongoing development of underwriting strategy.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years’ underwriting experience, with at least 3 recent years within an MGA environment. Strong background in casualty/liability underwriting, with construction experience highly desirable. Demonstrable experience operating at a senior technical level, including acting as a referral point, coaching/mentoring colleagues, understanding and influencing portfolio performance, and conducting audits or peer reviews. Dip CII qualified, or near completion (e.g., one module remaining).

Evidence of people management experience or clear leadership potential. Strong commercial judgement combined with technical underwriting discipline. Benefits:
Structured leadership trajectory with clear progression into management roles. Opportunity to work closely with senior underwriting leadership and influence strategic decisions. Exposure to a dynamic, entrepreneurial MGA environment with strong underwriting discipline and growth ambitions. Why This Role Stands Out:
Clear, credible succession plan into leadership. Direct exposure to senior decision-makers. Opportunity to shape underwriting standards and culture. Positioned within a business that values technical excellence, accountability, and growth.

To apply for this Underwriter / Senior Underwriter position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.