Agricultural Development Underwriter – Remote (UK Wide)

Aston Charles; Manchester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK MGA is seeking an Agricultural Development Underwriter to manage key broker accounts and implement underwriting strategies. The role offers flexible remote work across the UK and a generous salary with a comprehensive benefits package. Ideal candidates should have experience in agricultural insurance and strong communication skills. This position promises growth opportunities and the chance to impact financial goals significantly.

Benefits

Generous salary

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Market-leading pension arrangement

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience as Development Underwriter, Farm Underwriter, or Agricultural Insurance Broker.
• Knowledge of Agricultural insurance and the unique countryside risks.
• Strong communication skills for managing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Implement underwriting strategy across all products.
• Underwrite profitable new and renewal business.
• Impact financial KPIs balancing revenue growth with profitability.
• Ensure Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) standards.
• Analyze distribution trends and broker behaviors.
• Build relationships with in-house and 3rd party brokers.
• Manage quality assurance and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

IT skills

Task-management

Job description

Overview

Job Type: Permanent
Sector: General Insurance
Specialism: Underwriting
Location: Manchester & North West
Town/City: Manchester
Salary range: Other
Salary Description: Generous salary (Neg) plus bonus and benefits
Posted: 25-Sep-25
Start Date: ASAP
Recruiter: Aston Charles
Job Ref: RJ- 2280DY
Job Views: 3

Pedigree; When it comes to MGAs, this one is a purebred – owned by a global broking giant, with capacity provided by one of the largest composite insurers in the world, it’s little wonder it can offer a ‘best-in-class’ service to its discerning clientele.

Already commanding a significant portion of the Agricultural / Farm insurance market, this dynamic business is committing considerable resource (financial and otherwise) to increase its market share further.

In this varied role, you will be dealing with both renewal and new business, with clients coming from its own broking business as well as third-party brokers. This role can be home-based at any location across the UK, and you will be allocated a panel of brokers in your area.

You will be dealing with a variety of bespoke products that are geared to the Agricultural market, such as Farm Combined, Property, Liability, and specialist products.

As an Agricultural Development Underwriter, you’ll dive into a diverse array of underwriting activities and broker development. You’ll be at the forefront of executing the company strategy, playing a pivotal role in achieving its financial goals, while delivering exceptional customer service.

Your expertise will shine as you manage key Agricultural broker accounts, ensuring they receive top-notch service and support.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to and implementing underwriting strategy across all products, aligning with established risk appetite.
• Holding the pen, you will underwrite profitable new and renewal business, both remotely and whilst attending brokers’ offices.
• Directly impacting financial KPIs by balancing revenue growth with underwriting profitability.
• Upholding service standards on all authorised products, ensuring Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) is woven into your approach at all times.
• Analysing distribution trends and broker behaviours to inform future strategies.
• Building meaningful, mutually beneficial relationships with inhouse and 3rd party brokers.
• Managing quality assurance and peer reviews to identify opportunities for underwriting and product improvements.
• Keeping abreast of market trends and developments in your industry segments, building strong relationships with capacity partners.

Requirements

• Experience as Development Underwriter or Farm Underwriter, or Agricultural Insurance Broker seeking to move to an MGA environment.
• Knowledge of Agricultural insurance and the unique risks faced by people who live and work in the countryside.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong numeracy, IT skills, and excellent task-management abilities.

Benefits

In return, you will receive a generous basic salary, bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a market-leading pension arrangement. As this is a highly visible role, where your successes will be obvious to the Senior Management Team, you will also benefit from a myriad of opportunities for progression in the short, medium and long-term.

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