Construction Underwriter

Geo Underwriting; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Geo Underwriting in Rayleigh is seeking an experienced Construction Underwriter for a hybrid role with 3 days in the office. You will assess construction risks, including liability and CAR renewals, and maintain broker relationships in a dynamic trading environment.

The role focuses on producing accurate documentation, progressing technical knowledge, and delivering high-quality underwriting within our standards.

Qualifications

• Experience underwriting construction risks, including liability and CAR renewals.
• Strong technical and market knowledge of insurance products.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, with ability to balance technical accuracy and commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and administer risks across new business, renewals and midterm adjustments within Delegated Underwriting Authority limits.
• Produce accurate, compliant documentation across all stages of the underwriting process.
• Demonstrate proactive follow-up on risks and maintain a high standard of technical decision-making.
• Develop and enhance your technical skills, continuously progressing your underwriting licence and product knowledge.
• Deliver high-quality underwriting in line with our Quality Control framework.
• Trade confidently and effectively to meet productivity goals.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Contribute positively to ongoing business development, growth, and change initiatives.
• Ensure all activities meet Group business standards, service standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Construction underwriting

Relationship building

Communication skills

Market knowledge

Education

Cert CII (preferred)

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Construction Underwriter to come and join our team in Rayleigh. This is a hybrid working role with 3 days working from the office.

If you have experience working on Liability and CAR (Contractors' All Risks) renewals, you thrive in a dynamic trading environment, and enjoy building strong broker relationships then we want to hear from you.

Geo is a dynamic and fast-growing specialist underwriting business. Our proposition is centred on technical and service excellence, product coverage, fair and consistent pricing, and our trusted claims service.

What You Will Do As An Underwriter

• Underwrite and administer risks across new business, renewals and midterm adjustments within Delegated Underwriting Authority limits.
• Produce accurate, compliant documentation across all stages of the underwriting process.
• Demonstrate proactive follow-up on risks and maintain a high standard of technical decision-making.
• Develop and enhance your technical skills, continuously progressing your underwriting licence and product knowledge.
• Deliver high-quality underwriting in line with our Quality Control framework.
• Trade confidently and effectively to meet productivity goals.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Contribute positively to ongoing business development, growth, and change initiatives.
• Ensure all activities meet Group business standards, service standards, and regulatory requirements.

What We Are Looking For In An Underwriter

We are specifically seeking a Construction experienced Underwriter. Ideally, you will bring:

• Cert CII (preferred)
• A comprehensive level of specialist market and specialist product knowledge
• A solid understanding of the legal and regulatory insurance landscape
• Confident communication and relationship‑building skills
• A proactive approach, with the ability to balance technical accuracy and commercial decision-making

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Everywhen is an equal opportunities employer, with a growing and thriving diversity, equity and inclusion strategy; we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.

Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received.

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited CVs from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have requested assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.