Property Underwriter / Assistant

LNJ Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

LNJ Recruitment seeks a Property Underwriter / Assistant in London (City Centre) with a hybrid setup (2-3 days in the office). Core hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, in a growing Property & Delegated Authority team within a UK insurer.

You will support underwriting of commercial property risks, prepare quotations and renewals, and maintain records. A proactive, detail‑oriented approach and industry knowledge are essential for progression in underwriting.

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Property or Real Estate Insurance.
• Experience in underwriting support or commercial broking is desirable.
• Good knowledge of property risks and underwriting principles.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting commercial property risks within delegated authority.
• Prepare quotations, renewals, policy documentation and MTAs.
• Maintain accurate underwriting records and portfolio data.
• Support profitable underwriting decisions through risk assessment.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and internal governance.
• Build relationships with brokers, insurer partners and clients.
• Identify opportunities to improve underwriting processes and efficiency.
• Continue developing technical underwriting knowledge.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Proactive attitude

Underwriting career focus

Education

CII qualifications, or progress towards them

Tools

Acturis

Job description

Back Property Underwriter / Assistant

Other Area(s) Permanent Aug 6, 2026

Property Underwriter / Assistant

Location: London (City Centre) | Hybrid: 2-3 days in the office

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Property Underwriter / Assistant to join a growing Property & Delegated Authority team within a successful UK insurance business. This role is ideal for someone with experience in Commercial Property or Real Estate Insurance who is looking to build a long-term career in underwriting. Working alongside experienced underwriters, you'll support a profitable commercial property portfolio while developing your technical expertise in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The Role

As a Property Underwriter, you'll support the underwriting of commercial property risks under delegated authority agreements, helping to maintain portfolio performance while delivering excellent outcomes for brokers, insurer partners and clients.

Key responsibilities include:

• Underwriting commercial property risks within delegated authority.
• Preparing quotations, renewals, policy documentation and mid-term adjustments (MTAs).
• Maintaining accurate underwriting records, bordereaux and portfolio data.
• Supporting profitable underwriting decisions through sound risk assessment.
• Ensuring compliance with FCA regulations, delegated authority agreements and internal governance.
• Building strong relationships with brokers, insurer partners and internal stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities to improve underwriting processes and operational efficiency.
• Continuously developing your technical underwriting knowledge.

What We're Looking For

• Experience within Commercial Property or Real Estate Insurance.
• Exposure to underwriting, underwriting support or commercial broking.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• An understanding of commercial property risks and underwriting principles.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive attitude and a genuine desire to develop a career in underwriting.

Desirable Experience

• Delegated authority or binder experience.
• Bordereaux reporting.
• Experience using Acturis or similar insurance platforms.
• CII qualifications, or progress towards them.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing underwriting team where you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of commercial property risks, work closely with experienced underwriters and insurer partners, and continue developing your technical underwriting expertise. The business offers a supportive environment with genuine opportunities for career progression, professional development and the chance to make a real impact within a growing underwriting function.