Development Underwriter

Sigmar Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Development Underwriter to join their team. This role offers the chance to work closely with brokers, manage a portfolio, and contribute to the company's growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in underwriting and excellent analytical skills, with opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive discretionary bonus

Pension

Life cover

Health plan

Support for industry qualifications

Structured training and development

Friendly, experienced team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience with at least 5 years in a Development/Trading underwriting role.
• Experience working with brokers with good existing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to brokers.
• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of business.
• Assess and evaluate risks to ensure profitability.

Skills

Analytical

Decision Making

Negotiation

Interpersonal

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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About your New Employer

Our client is an established and rapidly expanding MGA who specialise across different business classes, both in the London and Regional Markets. They are currently looking to hire an established Development Underwriter across their Property and/or Construction business classes.

About Your New Job:

Reporting to the Property Underwriting Manager this role will provide the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and receive full support to develop your skills. As the Development Underwriter you will gain valuable insight into the operations of an MGA and play a key role in the MGA’s continued growth, with a clear path for career progression.

What You Will Do:

• Deliver exceptional service to brokers.
• Develop and maintain strong broker relationships to maximise new business and retention opportunities
• Underwrite and manage a portfolio of business in line with underwriting guidelines, risk appetite and authority levels
• Assess and evaluate risks to ensure profitability and adhere to all regulatory requirements
• Identify cross-sell opportunities for the other Product within the suite and introduce the appropriate underwriters to support this
• Meet personal KPIs and contribute to team goals.

Who You Are:

• Proven experience with at least 5 years in a Development/Trading underwriting role
• Experience working with brokers with good existing relationships.
• Excellent analytical, decision making and negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commercially minded with a focus on profitable growth

What’s on Offer

• Competitive discretionary bonus
• Pension, life cover, and health plan
• Equal opportunities for growth and career progression
• Support for industry qualifications
• Structured training and development
• Friendly, experienced team environment
• Opportunity to expand knowledge and skills
• Salary based on experience

What’s Next

• Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me, Jamie Kendall on [phone]

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Other

• Industries

  Insurance, Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, and Insurance Carriers

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