Agricultural Development Underwriter – Remote (UK Wide)

Aston Charles; Reading; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Underwriter to manage both new and renewal business in the Agricultural insurance market. Ideal candidates will have a background in Development Underwriting or Agricultural Insurance Brokerage, excellent communication skills, and a trader’s mentality. The role offers a generous salary and benefits including a market-leading pension arrangement, with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Generous salary

Bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Market-leading pension arrangement

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agricultural insurance is essential.
• Good understanding of risks faced by those in the countryside.
• Experience in underwriting or as an agricultural broker is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement underwriting strategy across products.
• Underwrite profitable new and renewal business.
• Build relationships with brokers and capacity partners.

Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

Relationship Management

Organizational Skills

Job description

Job Type: Permanent Sector: General Insurance Specialism: Underwriting Location: London & South Town/City: Reading 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

Overview

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.

Role

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.

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.

Qualifications / Requirements

We are keen to hear from Development Underwriters or Farm Underwriters who enjoy trading, as well as Agricultural Insurance Brokers who are keen to make a move over to an MGA environment. Alongside a trader’s mentality, it is essential that you have some knowledge of Agricultural insurance, combined with a good understanding of the unique risks faced by those who live and work in the countryside. You must also have excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will have good numeracy and IT skills, as well as being well-organised with excellent task-management skills.

What we offer

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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