Development Underwriter – Care Sector

Avencia Talent Solutions Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avencia Talent Solutions Limited is seeking a Development Underwriter specialising in the Care Sector to join a growing UK Commercial Insurance team. You will combine strong technical underwriting with broker relationship experience to deliver profitable growth.

You will work across underwriting, distribution, claims, actuarial and risk teams to develop propositions and drive broker engagement. Flexible working arrangements are supported, with a focus on strategic growth of the Care portfolio.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience underwriting Care in a commercial insurance environment.
• Strong underwriting and portfolio management skills.
• Proven track record developing broker relationships and generating new business.
• Professional qualifications such as Dip CII/ACII, or commitment to them.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex Care Sector risks within authorities and guidelines.
• Develop and convert new business opportunities against targets.
• Build and maintain broker relationships and distribution partners.
• Maintain broker presence through visits and market engagement.
• Identify new trading opportunities within regions and broker portfolios.
• Manage pipeline and broker activity using CRM and underwriting systems.
• Collaborate with Claims, Risk, Actuarial, Distribution and Operations.
• Mentor colleagues and promote high underwriting standards.
• Represent the business at broker meetings and industry events.
• Contribute to Care Sector proposition and growth strategy.

Skills

Broker relationships

Underwriting

Negotiation

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Dip CII/ACII

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Development Underwriter specialising in the Care Sector to join a growing UK Commercial Insurance team.

This is a key role supporting the continued growth and development of a specialist Care Sector portfolio. You’ll combine strong technical underwriting expertise with your ability to build trusted broker relationships, identify new opportunities and deliver sustainable, profitable growth.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a specialist market, working closely with underwriting, distribution, claims, actuarial and risk colleagues to develop propositions and deliver excellent outcomes for brokers and their customers.

What you’ll be doing:

• Underwrite complex Care Sector risks, including charitable organisations, within agreed underwriting authorities and guidelines.
• Develop and convert new business opportunities, delivering against agreed financial and growth targets.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with brokers and distribution partners, becoming a trusted trading partner.
• Maintain a visible presence across your broker panel, including regular broker visits and market engagement.
• Identify and develop new trading opportunities within your region and broker portfolio.
• Manage your pipeline and broker activity effectively through CRM and underwriting systems.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams including Claims, Risk, Actuarial, Distribution and Operations.
• Support and mentor colleagues, sharing technical knowledge and promoting high underwriting standards.
• Represent the business at broker meetings, industry events and market forums.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Care Sector proposition and wider growth strategy.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll ideally bring:

• 5+ years’ experience underwriting Care within a commercial insurance environment.
• Strong technical underwriting and portfolio management experience.
• A proven track record of developing broker relationships and generating new business.
• Excellent trading, negotiation and commercial decision-making skills.
• The ability to identify opportunities and turn them into sustainable trading outcomes.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, both internally and externally.
• Experience of mentoring, coaching or supporting colleagues.
• A resilient, adaptable and entrepreneurial approach.
• Professional insurance qualifications such as Dip CII or ACII, or a commitment to working towards them.

This is an opportunity to join a business investing in its people, products and distribution capabilities, with ambitious plans for continued growth across Commercial Lines.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and specialist team where your expertise, market relationships and ideas will have a genuine opportunity to shape the future of the Care Sector portfolio.

The organisation values people, collaboration, continuous improvement, enjoyment and long-term thinking, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals can do their best work.

Flexible working arrangements are supported, and applications are welcomed from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experience.