Development Underwriter - Sout West of England

Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. It’s a new name and a new way to do business. Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, we’re focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive. We’re leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times.

When you join us, you’re stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.

The Development Underwriter will support key brokers in the South West of England region, managing a portfolio of broker relationships through effective business development strategies and collaboration with key stakeholders to achieve growth and profit.

• Managing the sourcing process for growth within existing partners, new distribution channels, presenting to new clients, securing invitations to tender and negotiating profitable solutions.
• Building and implementing sales strategies for broker panel to deliver sales plans, taking responsibility for monthly monitoring and developing action plans to ensure delivery of financials.
• Providing leadership and direction for the underwriting team to encourage better working and support the development strategies for broker panel.
• Maintaining and developing a good understanding of relevant product market, sector, geographic location, distribution segmentation and communicating market developments to internal stakeholders, supporting business opportunities throughout Intact Insurance.

• Experience in underwriting in broker offices negotiating new business and renewals, preferably Property & Casualty; motor also considered.
• Account management experience.
• Ability to discuss account performance with broker partners.
• Experience in the agricultural sector is preferred but not required.

• Company car
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Up to 11% pension contributions
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and buy/sell options
• Health and wellbeing and virtual GP
• Career development and mentoring
• Inclusive culture and employee networks
• Share investment options

We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work‑life balance. If you meet the core criteria, we’d still love to hear from you. Just let us know we’re here to support you.