Agricultural Underwriter

Victor Insurance UK; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in the UK is seeking an experienced Agricultural Underwriter to join their team. This role offers hybrid working while providing essential support to brokers. Key responsibilities include implementing underwriting strategies, managing broker relationships, and ensuring top-notch service standards. Applicants should have a solid understanding of commercial insurance and experience in agricultural underwriting. Opportunities for professional growth and a vibrant team culture are emphasized.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive leadership

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of the commercial insurance market.
• Proven experience in Agricultural Underwriting with a history of holding underwriting authority.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload with accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Implement underwriting strategy across all products.
• Directly impact financial KPIs by balancing revenue growth.
• Uphold service standards and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles.
• Analyze distribution trends to inform underwriting decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers.

Skills

Understanding of the commercial insurance market

Experience in Agricultural Underwriting

Knowledge of relevant products and trade range

Teamwork and delivering results

Education

CII qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Agricultural Underwriter to join the Underwriting team at Victor. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working while providing on-site underwriting support to our brokers across various locations.

As an Agricultural Underwriter, you will focus on underwriting activities related to our Farm Combined and Farm Motor products. You will play a key role in executing our company strategy, contributing to achieving financial goals while delivering exceptional customer service. Your expertise will be essential in managing key agricultural broker accounts, ensuring they receive outstanding service and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement underwriting strategy across all products, aligned with our risk appetite.
• Directly impact financial KPIs by balancing revenue growth with underwriting profitability.
• Uphold Victor’s service standards on all authorized products, ensuring Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles are embedded in all activities.
• Analyze distribution trends and broker behaviors to inform underwriting decisions.
• Build and maintain strong, in-person relationships with brokers, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Manage quality assurance and peer reviews to identify opportunities for underwriting and product improvements.
• Stay informed on market trends and developments within your industry segments.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with capacity partners.

What You Need to Have

• Solid understanding of the commercial insurance market.
• Proven experience in Agricultural Underwriting with a history of holding underwriting authority.
• Knowledge of relevant products and trade range.
• A track record of successful teamwork and delivering results.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Progress towards a CII qualification or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload with accuracy and efficiency.
• Resilience and enthusiasm to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with a strong eagerness to learn.

Why Join Our Team

• We support your professional growth through development opportunities, engaging work, and supportive leadership.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you collaborate with talented colleagues to create impactful solutions.
• Our scale provides a range of career opportunities, benefits, and rewards to enhance your well‑being.