Insurance Underwriter

Search Consultancy LTD; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Hybrid work arrangement

CII development support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is looking for an experienced Insurance Underwriter to join its underwriting team in Leeds. You will assess new and existing business, analyse risk submissions, and ensure profitable growth for a diverse portfolio while delivering a high level of service to brokers and clients.

Key duties include underwriting new business, renewals and mid-term adjustments, negotiating terms and pricing, and building strong broker relationships.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within insurance underwriting.
• Strong knowledge of commercial or personal lines insurance.
• Ability to assess risk and make sound commercial decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Cert CII or progression towards professional qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and underwrite new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments.
• Evaluate risk information and make informed underwriting decisions.
• Maintain underwriting standards and adhere to company guidelines.
• Build and develop relationships with brokers and key stakeholders.
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing where appropriate.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify opportunities for growth.
• Support business development initiatives and regional market activity.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

CII qualification ongoing

Job description

The Opportunity

A well-established and growing insurance business is looking to appoint an experienced Insurance Underwriter to join its underwriting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an underwriting professional who enjoys making commercial decisions, building broker relationships, and managing a varied portfolio of risks.

You'll be responsible for assessing new and existing business, analysing risk submissions, and ensuring profitable growth across the portfolio while delivering a high level of service to brokers and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and underwrite new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments
• Evaluate risk information and make informed underwriting decisions
• Maintain underwriting standards and adhere to company guidelines
• Build and develop relationships with brokers and key stakeholders
• Negotiate terms, conditions, and pricing where appropriate
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify opportunities for growth
• Support business development initiatives and regional market activity
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal requirements

About You

• Previous experience within insurance underwriting
• Strong knowledge of commercial or personal lines insurance
• Ability to assess risk and make sound commercial decisions
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Cert CII or progression towards professional qualifications would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and support with CII qualifications
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age