Scheme Development Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Scheme Development Underwriter in Manchester, where you'll manage a portfolio and build broker relationships. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid working model. If you're ready for a new challenge, apply now!

Benefits

BUPA private medical & dental

Life assurance & critical illness cover

Sabbaticals & extra holiday for tenure

Comprehensive benefits including pension

Modern office equipped with advanced technology

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an underwriter, preferably in commercial lines or schemes.
• Strong track record in building and managing broker relationships.
• Collaborative yet independent working approach.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong broker relationships to develop profitable schemes.
• Underwrite new and existing business on a case-by-case basis.
• Monitor and manage your portfolio, identifying opportunities.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data interpretation skills

Building broker relationships

Managing a portfolio

Driving performance improvements

Job description

Job Description

Join a business with a modern, data-driven approach as a Scheme Development Underwriter to advance your career. You will own and manage your portfolio, its growth, and your personal development plan.

This role is within a schemes division known for its success and market reputation. It offers an opportunity to build on established, profitable schemes and further develop a high-performing portfolio.

Location

Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Salary and Benefits

• £45,000 - £60,000 + 15% bonus (with multipliers for overperformance)
• BUPA private medical & dental
• Life assurance & critical illness cover
• Sabbaticals & extra holiday for tenure
• Modern firm using innovative techniques, strategies, and technology to drive growth
• Market leader in schemes and specialist insurance

The Schemes Development Underwriter Role

• Build and maintain strong broker relationships to develop profitable schemes
• Underwrite new and existing business on a case-by-case basis and at the account level
• Monitor and manage your portfolio, identifying opportunities and making strategic adjustments
• Refine and evolve underwriting guides to stay competitive
• Lead broker workshops to share insights and strengthen underwriting knowledge
• Ensure governance, compliance, and efficiency in underwriting practices
• Take ownership of delivering profitable growth and a high-performing portfolio

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience as an underwriter, preferably in commercial lines or schemes
• Strong track record in building and managing broker relationships
• Analytical mindset with data interpretation skills
• Confidence in managing a portfolio and driving performance improvements
• Collaborative yet independent working approach

What You’ll Get

• Salary of £45,000 - £60,000 + 15% bonus (with overperformance multipliers)
• Comprehensive benefits including pension, medical, and lifestyle perks
• Modern Manchester office equipped with advanced technology
• Hybrid working model for flexibility and collaboration

If you’re ready to take the next step as a Schemes Development Underwriter, we want to hear from you. Please apply or contact us.