Senior Development Underwriter

Stride Resource Management; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialist insurance is seeking a Senior Development Underwriter in London. This role offers substantial autonomy for portfolio management while focusing on building broker relationships and ensuring compliance. Applicants should bring significant underwriting experience and a track record in commercial lines.

Benefits

BUPA private medical and dental coverage

Sharesave scheme

Additional annual leave and sabbaticals

Qualifications

• Significant underwriting experience, ideally within commercial lines.
• Ability to assess complex risks and manage broker relationships.
• Clear communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage a profitable book of business through sound underwriting.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships.
• Review and refine underwriting processes.

Skills

Technical skills

Communication

Relationship Management

Job description

Are you an experienced underwriter, and a trader looking for your next step? This is an opportunity to move into a senior development underwriter role with real autonomy to manage and grow your portfolio.

If you value building relationships, delivering profitable growth, and improving processes, this role is for you.

You’ll join a real market leader in specialist insurance, who continue to grow in the UK.

Your responsibilities as Senior Development Underwriter:

• Portfolio Management: Grow and manage a profitable book of business through sound underwriting decisions and proactive broker engagement.
• Broker Relationships: Build and maintain strong broker relationships, respond to queries, and identify new opportunities.
• Underwriting & Compliance: Underwrite new and existing business in line with guidelines, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Process Improvement: Review and refine underwriting guides and lead workshops to support broker development.
• Operational Efficiency: Identify ways to improve processes and ensure effective service delivery.

What we’re looking for:

• Significant underwriting experience, ideally within commercial lines.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to assess complex risks.
• Proven ability to manage and develop broker relationships.
• Clear communication and the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• A focus on delivering results while ensuring compliance.

Why join us as Senior Development Underwriter?

• Ownership: Manage your portfolio and influence underwriting practices.
• Career Growth: A clear path for professional development.
• Collaboration: Work with skilled professionals in a supportive environment.
• Location: Based in the London office—top-grade workspace with the latest technology and equipment, on a hybrid basis (2 days per week).
• Reputation: Join a market leader known for specialist products and a reputation as an aspirational employer.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary: £55,000 – £85,000 base, plus a strong performance-based bonus.
• Bonus: 15% on target, plus multipliers for over performance
• Health & Wellbeing: BUPA private medical and dental coverage.
• Financial Security: Sharesave scheme, death-in-service, and critical illness cover.
• Lifestyle Benefits: Additional annual leave and sabbaticals based on tenure.

If you’re ready to take the next step as a Senior Development Underwriter, we want to hear from you – please apply or contact:

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Job Overview

ID:

1523796

Date Posted:

Posted 20 hours ago

Expiration Date:

28/06/2025

Location:

City Of London

Competitive

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