Commercial Underwriter

IDEX Consulting Ltd; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Commercial Trading Underwriter to join their expanding team. The role includes underwriting profitable business across Scotland and building relationships with brokers, with a focus on career progression and mentorship opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and exceptional benefits, including a 14% pension contribution.

Benefits

14% pension contribution

Annual bonus

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in mid-market underwriting.
• Strong understanding of Property & Casualty (P&C) risks.
• Desire to develop and progress within the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite profitable mid-market commercial business across Scotland.
• Develop relationships with key broker contacts.
• Work within an underwriting license tailored to your expertise.

Skills

Technical skills

Relationship building

Ambition

Education

Background in commercial insurance

Job description

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• Salary: Up to £50,000 + bonus & exceptional benefits package including private
• medical and 14% pension
• Location: Anywhere in Scotland (occasional meetings in Glasgow)

Join a Leading Insurer in a Dynamic, Growing Team

This highly respected composite insurer is expanding its Commercial Trading Hub and is seeking experienced Underwriters to strengthen its team.

With a strong financial performance, clear career progression, and an inclusive, supportive culture, it’s an exciting time to join.

In the past year, six experienced underwriters have chosen to make this their new professional home.

With ongoing investment in talent and succession planning, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, learn from seasoned experts, and position yourself

for a senior role in the future.

Your Role

As a Commercial Trading Underwriter, you will:

Underwrite profitable mid-market commercial business across Scotland’s broker market, partnering with both national and regional brokerages.

Handle a mix of core Property & Casualty (P&C) lines in a fast-paced, trading focused environment.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key broker contacts, ensuring exceptional service and long-term success.

Work within an underwriting license tailored to your expertise, with opportunities for further development.

Be part of a team that values collaboration and strategic thinking, offering exposure to senior underwriters and mentorship opportunities.

What’s in it for you?

Career Progression – Clear pathways to advance your underwriting license and technical expertise.

Exceptional Benefits – Including a 14% pension contribution, annual bonus, and a comprehensive rewards package.

Flexible Hybrid Working – Work from anywhere in Scotland, with occasional meetings in Glasgow.

Engaging Work – Underwrite complex mid-market risks across a diverse broker

network, gaining exposure to high-value commercial cases.

Mentorship & Development – Learn from some of the best in the industry, with

structured support to help you progress.

Who We’re Looking For

Experience – A background in commercial insurance, ideally in mid-market underwriting.

Technical & Relationship Skills – Strong understanding of P&C risks, coupled with the ability to build meaningful partnerships with brokers.

Ambition – A desire to develop your expertise, expand your underwriting authority, and progress within a leading insurer.

The Hiring Process – Simple & Straightforward

1 - Express Interest – A quick call or email to discuss the role.

2 - Informal Coffee Chat – Meet the regional manager for a relaxed conversation about your experience and goals.

3 - Competency-Based Interview – A structured interview, with support and guidance from IDEX to help you prepare.

CV not quite ready? No problem – we’ll help you refine it before submission!

Interested? Let’s Talk!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service and General Business

• Industries

  Insurance

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