Senior Commercial Underwriter

Harrison Holgate; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Commercial Insurer is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter to join their team in London. This role offers hybrid working and the chance to manage high-value risks while developing strong broker relationships. Ideal for an experienced Underwriter with a focus on quality business and strategic risk selection.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working flexibility

Access to Lloyd's market

Opportunity to shape underwriting strategy

Qualifications

• Experienced Underwriter with a focus on UK Liability and Construction.
• Strong market reputation in underwriting.
• Ability to manage complex, high-value risks.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and manage new and existing business.
• Focus on non-standard property and casualty risks.
• Support and mentor junior underwriters.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Risk assessment

Broker relationship management

Market knowledge

Job description

Position: Senior Commercial Underwriter
Salary: Up to £120,000 + package
Location: City of London
Hybrid: Yes

I am partnering with a leading UK Commercial Insurer with Lloyd’s capacity that is seeking a Senior Commercial Underwriter to join their team.
This role is ideal for an experienced Underwriter with a background in UK Liability, Construction, or Non-Standard Property, who has a strong market reputation and a focus on writing quality business over pure revenue growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite and manage both new and existing business, with a strong emphasis on new business development.
• Focus on non-standard property and casualty risks, ensuring a strategic approach to risk selection.
• Act as a key referral point within the business, supporting and mentoring junior underwriters.
• Develop and maintain strong broker relationships to drive profitable growth.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Opportunity to be part of a highly regarded insurer with Lloyd’s market access
• A chance to shape underwriting strategy and work on complex, high-value risks

If you're a forward-thinking Underwriter looking to make an impact, get in touch today for a confidential discussion.

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