Commercial Underwriter

Harrison Holgate; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing MGA in the City of London is seeking a skilled Commercial Underwriter to handle new business and renewals across various risks. The role emphasizes building strong relationships with brokers and offers real autonomy in a dynamic hybrid working environment, alongside strong potential for career progression.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

A supportive team

Potential for long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial underwriting is essential.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management skills needed.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and quote Commercial Combined, Property Owners, and Unoccupied SME risks.
• Manage new business, renewals, and MTAs within your underwriting authority.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing brokers.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management skills

Commercial underwriting experience

Job description

Commercial Underwriter

Are you ready to take the next step in your underwriting career with a growing, forward-thinking MGA? We are seeking proactive and skilled Commercial Underwriters to join our team. We are also open to considering a more senior candidate for a Lead Underwriter position.

Location: City of London
Salary: Top quartile
Hybrid: Yes

About the Role

You’ll be underwriting new business, renewals, and MTAs across a portfolio of Commercial Combined, Property Owners, and Unoccupied risks. The role centres on delivering excellent service to broker partners and maintaining high technical standards.

The business is experiencing exciting organic growth in this department, meaning you'll be part of a journey with real impact and the opportunity to contribute ideas and progress. You'll also benefit from long-standing, trusted binders that allow you to write with autonomy without constant referrals slowing you down!

Key Responsibilities

• Underwrite and quote Commercial Combined, Property Owners, and Unoccupied SME risks
• Manage new business, renewals, and MTAs within your underwriting authority
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing brokers
• Negotiate terms and pricing professionally and competitively
• Work with brokers to develop business and maximise cross-selling opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in commercial underwriting
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

What You’ll Gain

• A dynamic working environment with flexible hybrid working
• A supportive, close-knit team in a successful and expanding business
• Real autonomy in your role and strong potential for long-term career progression

If you're looking for a role where your underwriting expertise can make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.