Senior Construction Underwriter

Harrison Holgate; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking a Senior Construction Underwriter in London to manage broker relationships and drive profitable growth. This hybrid role emphasizes strong technical knowledge and the ability to develop new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have experience in the mid-market construction insurance sector and a genuine passion for building relationships. The position offers real responsibility and career progression within the organization.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Continuous learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Construction Underwriter, preferably in mid-market.
• Strong technical knowledge in underwriting.
• Passionate about building broker relationships.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and existing business profitably.
• Develop strong trading relationships with brokers.
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Lead meetings and presentations to win business.
• Coach and develop fellow underwriters.

Skills

Broker relationship management

Technical underwriting skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Senior Construction Underwriter
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

A leading name in the UK commercial insurance market is expanding its broker-facing team with talented, forward-thinking Construction Underwriters who are ready to make an impact.

Whether clients come via brokers, by phone, or online, this business prides itself on making it easy to do business. Now, they're looking for someone who can bring energy, expertise, and a fresh perspective to how they serve the mid-market construction sector.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Construction Underwriter, you'll take ownership of your broker relationships, drive profitable growth, and play a key role in mentoring and supporting the wider team.

• Underwrite new and existing business profitably and accurately, using all available tools and insight
• Own and develop strong trading relationships with a panel of brokers, taking full responsibility for profitable growth
• Build and manage a robust pipeline of new business opportunities, ensuring long-term client engagement
• Lead meetings, presentations, and tender responses to win business and showcase our strengths
• Support, coach, and develop fellow underwriters to elevate technical and trading capability
• Act as a technical referral point for the team, guiding complex underwriting decisions

What's in it for you

• Real responsibility and impact from day one
• Hybrid working with 60% of your time spent collaborating in-person - whether at the London office, with clients, or at industry events
• Access to continuous learning and development so you can become a true expert in your field
• Career progression opportunities within a business investing in tech, people, and transformation
• A role where your decisions help shape the business and the market

What you'll bring

• Proven experience as a Construction Underwriter ideally, in the the mid-market space, including contractors and liability risks
• Strong technical knowledge and ideally background in a composite insurance environment (preference but not essential)
• Commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and a genuine passion for building broker relationships

If you are interested in hearing more, please get in touch.

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