Commercial Underwriter

Employment Specialist; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Commercial Underwriter to evaluate and underwrite various commercial risks while building relationships with brokers. This role offers remote work flexibility, though applicants must reside within East Anglia. Ideal candidates will have expertise in Commercial Insurance, particularly in Property/Casualty, along with strong communication and analytical abilities. The role includes a competitive salary and excellent benefits such as private medical cover and a comprehensive pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical cover

Excellent Company pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Commercial Insurance, ideally Property/Casualty classes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assess and underwrite risks for new and existing clients.
• Negotiate terms with Brokers to win and retain business.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with Brokers.
• Analyse market trends to ensure competitive underwriting decisions.

Skills

Commercial Insurance expertise

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

A leading name in the Commercial Insurance Industry, has embarked on a successful expansion across East Anglia. They have exceptional relationships with major Brokers in the region (and UK wide) and this is your opportunity to have the freedom to underwrite in an environment where they want to trade and write good business. Due to their strong growth, another opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Underwriter to join our Client's highly successful Commercial team.

This role is ideal for a Commercial Insurance professional who enjoys relationship-building and delivering tailored Insurance solutions.

You will evaluate and underwrite a variety of Commercial risks, focusing on both new and renewal business. This position involves collaborating closely with Brokers to structure competitive insurance solutions that align with the Company's risk appetite and meet client needs.

This is also a role that you are able to perform working remotely, from your home. However, you must live within the East Anglia region.

Responsibilities

• As Commercial Underwriter your main responsibilities will include: Assess and underwrite risks for new and existing clients in line with company guidelines
• Negotiate terms with Brokers to win and retain business
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with Brokers
• Analyse market trends to ensure competitive and profitable underwriting decisions

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Commercial Insurance, ideally Property/Casualty classes
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship building skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

What you will be Offered

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical cover - for you and your family
• Excellent Company pension
• Life Assurance