Senior Commercial Underwriter — Strategy & Growth

Harrison Holgate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrison Holgate in London seeks a Senior Underwriter - Commercial to lead the development and performance of its specialist commercial portfolio. The role is strategic and data-led, shaping underwriting strategy, managing portfolio performance, and identifying opportunities for growth.

You will partner with senior underwriting and product stakeholders to deliver robust governance and pricing discipline. Key responsibilities include developing and delivering underwriting strategy, analysing

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within commercial or specialist underwriting.
• Strong knowledge of pricing methodologies and portfolio management.
• Excellent analytical and Excel capabilities.
• Gravitas to influence senior stakeholders.
• Strategic and commercially focused mindset.
• Ability to work with brokers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute underwriting strategy across a specialist commercial portfolio.
• Analyse portfolio and pricing performance to identify trends.
• Use market intelligence to keep products competitive.
• Collaborate with pricing and analytics to improve pricing accuracy.
• Provide technical underwriting guidance and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to governance and risk management activities.
• Present insights to senior committees and stakeholders.
• Cultivate relationships with brokers and internal teams.
• Shape portfolio growth aligned with financial objectives.
• Review risk selection and pricing strategies for improvement.

Skills

Portfolio management

Pricing methodologies

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Underwriting knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Harrison Holgate in London seeks a Senior Underwriter - Commercial to lead the development and performance of its specialist commercial portfolio. The role is strategic and data-led, shaping underwriting strategy, managing portfolio performance, and identifying opportunities for growth.

You will partner with senior underwriting and product stakeholders to deliver robust governance and pricing discipline. Key responsibilities include developing and delivering underwriting strategy, analysing