Lead Commercial Underwriter — Strategic Risk & Growth

HR Genie; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Genie is seeking an experienced Commercial Underwriter in the United Kingdom to underwrite commercial business, including new policies, renewals, endorsements, and quotes. The role requires binding authority experience and the ability to work within underwriting guidelines.

Key duties include issuing policies, preparing quotes, supporting the sales team, maintaining underwriting standards, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant commercial underwriting experience.
• NQF 5 in Short-Term Insurance.
• Regulatory Exam Certification.
• Commercial Lines Class of Business knowledge.
• DOFA confirmation from FSB.
• Cardinal 360 system experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new policies, renewals, and endorsements in line with standards.
• Prepare new business quotes and support client service.
• Underwrite according to policies and procedures.
• Support sales in acquiring and retaining profitable business.
• Manage admin and written communications; ensure accurate documentation.
• Check and approve documentation before dispatch.
• Resolve queries per company standards; negotiate renewal terms.
• Ensure renewal reviews are completed timeously.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Proactive

Communication

Prioritization

Logical thinking

Work ethic

Ethics

Education

Matric

NQF 5 in Short-Term Insurance

Regulatory Exam Certification

DOFA confirmation from FSB

Cardinal 360 system experience

Tools

Cardinal 360 system

Job description

HR Genie is seeking an experienced Commercial Underwriter in the United Kingdom to underwrite commercial business, including new policies, renewals, endorsements, and quotes. The role requires binding authority experience and the ability to work within underwriting guidelines.

Key duties include issuing policies, preparing quotes, supporting the sales team, maintaining underwriting standards, and ensuring accurate documentation.