Senior Commercial Underwriter Corporate Insurance

ENGINEERINGUK; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK insurance firm as a Senior Commercial Underwriter, managing corporate insurance portfolios and ensuring exceptional client service. Leverage your expertise in underwriting and relationship building while enjoying competitive compensation, development opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture at NFU Mutual.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 17.5%

Contributory pension scheme up to 20%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Gym contribution

Employee volunteering days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Commercial Property or Liability risks.
• Confident communicator capable of engaging stakeholders.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing clients and quotations.
• Evaluate insurance risks and propose policy terms.
• Train and mentor team members while ensuring exceptional customer service.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

CII qualification or working towards it

Job description

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Senior Commercial Underwriter Corporate Insurance

Employer: NFU Mutual

Location: Stratford-upon-Avon

Salary: Up to £65,000 + 17.5% annual bonus + benefits package

Closing date: 23 Jul 2025

Role: Senior Executive

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Job Overview

NFU Mutual's Large Corporate Insurance Department manages our largest and most complex corporate risks, with premiums over £100k. They oversee £200 million in GWPI, underwriting Property and Liability risks to drive sustainable, long-term profitable growth. We are pleased to offer this exciting opportunity as an Underwriter.

In this role, you will manage a portfolio of existing clients and quotations, serving as the lead underwriter. You will review and evaluate insurance risks, propose and negotiate policy terms for corporate business in line with NFU Mutual's underwriting principles and standards.

Your work will ensure fair outcomes and exceptional customer service, aligned with the company's risk appetite and financial goals. You will build and maintain strong relationships with team members, agents, brokers, and clients. You will also train, coach, mentor, and guide team members, provide technical support, and support departmental improvements and projects. Additionally, you will handle policy cancellations, resolve complaints, and support agents and brokers during client meetings.

About You

You will be a Commercial Underwriting professional with extensive experience in Commercial Property or Liability risks within the UK general insurance market, from an insurer or broker environment. You should be resilient, a confident communicator, and capable of establishing strong relationships with stakeholders. You should also have experience in coaching, mentoring, and influencing risk decisions, and be able to make rational decisions in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative and forward-thinking approach is essential.

Having a CII qualification or working towards it is desirable but not essential. We support your professional development.

Our Values and Commitment

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value diversity. We encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments needed during the recruitment process. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory of the Race at Work and Women in Finance Charters.

Benefits and Rewards

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + holiday trading scheme
• Family Friendly policy
• Access to discounts at High Street brands, travel, and supermarkets
• £20 monthly gym contribution
• Health and wellbeing plans
• Voluntary benefits including health assessments and insurance
• Employee volunteering days
• Refer a Friend scheme (£500 bonus)
• Life Assurance (4x salary)
• Employee discounts on NFU Mutual policies

Working at NFU Mutual

We are one of the UK's leading general insurance and financial services companies, with over 110 years of customer focus. We are recognized as a great place to work, receiving awards such as the Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2024, and are committed to empowering our employees and supporting their growth.

Location

Stratford-upon-Avon, Tiddington Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7BJ

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