Development Underwriter – Care Sector

Avencia Talent Solutions Limited; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Avencia Talent Solutions Limited is seeking a Development Underwriter specializing in the Care Sector to join our UK Commercial Insurance team. You will underwrite complex Care Sector risks, including charitable organisations, and develop broker relationships to deliver sustainable growth.

You'll work closely with underwriting, distribution, claims, actuarial and risk colleagues to create propositions, mentor colleagues, and help shape the Care Sector proposition for continued expansion across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience underwriting Care within a commercial insurance environment.
• Strong technical underwriting and portfolio management experience.
• Proven track record of developing broker relationships and generating new business.
• Excellent trading, negotiation and commercial decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex Care Sector risks, including charitable organisations, within authorities.
• Develop and convert new business opportunities, delivering growth targets.
• Build strong relationships with brokers and distribution partners.
• Maintain visibility across broker panels with visits and market engagement.
• Manage pipeline and broker activity via CRM and underwriting systems.
• Collaborate with Claims, Risk, Actuarial, Distribution and Operations.
• Mentor colleagues and promote high underwriting standards.

Skills

Underwriting

Relationship management

Business development

CRM systems

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Dip CII or ACII

Tools

CRM software

Job description

The opportunity

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

We're looking for an experienced commercial underwriter with strong technical knowledge of the Care Sector and a genuine appetite for business development and relationship management.

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.

Why join?

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.