Hybrid Construction Underwriter – Liab & CAR Renewals

Geo Underwriting; Rayleigh; Hybrid; 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

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.