Commercial Underwriter

Hunter Savage; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Hybrid working

Opportunities for career progression

Comprehensive benefits package including pension and healthcare

Job summary

A well-established commercial insurance provider in Belfast seeks a Senior Commercial Underwriter. The ideal candidate will manage the profitable development of SME/Mid-Market accounts, underwrite various commercial risks, and build strong relationships with brokers. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of commercial insurance experience, excellent negotiation skills, and a client-focused approach. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial insurance.
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of commercial insurance products.
• Proficient in IT including Excel.
• Able to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong working knowledge of most commercial classes of business and related products.
• Proficient in IT (Excel and other platforms).
• Highly motivated, proactive with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite commercial risks within agreed processes.
• Negotiate renewals and quotations with brokers.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers.
• Develop tailored insurance solutions.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to high customer satisfaction with accurate and timely responses.
• Develop strong internal relationships to support team and client deliverables.

Skills

Commercial insurance knowledge

Negotiation skills

Client-focused approach

Attention to detail

Proficient in IT

Education

Cert CII (Desirable)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Commercial Underwriter – Belfast

We are hiring for our client, a well-established commercial insurance provider, to recruit an experienced Commercial Underwriter for their Belfast office. In this role, you will support the profitable development of the SME/Mid-Market account by underwriting a range of commercial risks, managing both renewals and new business while building strong relationships with brokers.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Competitive Salary & Benefits - Salary and bonus structure in line with experience.
2. Career Development - Opportunity to expand your underwriting skills across a wide product portfolio.
3. Collaborative Environment - Work closely with a supportive team to deliver high-quality solutions to brokers and clients.

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Hybrid working.
• Opportunities for career progression and skill development.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and more.

The Role:

• Underwrite commercial risks within agreed processes and risk appetites.
• Negotiate renewals, quotations, and handle ad‑hoc enquiries with brokers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers to support new business development and retention.
• Provide tailored insurance solutions while managing cases to ensure profitable outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.
• Contribute to high standards of customer satisfaction by delivering efficient and accurate responses.
• Develop and maintain good internal relationships to support team and customer deliverables.

The Person:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial insurance.
• Strong technical knowledge across a range of commercial insurance products.
• Results-driven, with excellent negotiation skills and a client-focused approach.
• Able to work to tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
• Strong working knowledge of most commercial classes of business and associated insurance products.
• Proficient in IT (Excel and other platforms).
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a keen attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Cert CII (or working towards it).