Senior Development Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialist insurance is seeking a Senior Development Underwriter in Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to manage and grow a portfolio, build broker relationships, and ensure compliance while improving processes. With a competitive salary and strong benefits, this position is ideal for experienced underwriters looking for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

BUPA private medical and dental coverage

Sharesave scheme

Additional annual leave and sabbaticals

Qualifications

• Significant underwriting experience, ideally within commercial lines.
• Proven ability to manage and develop broker relationships.
• Strong technical skills to assess complex risks.

Responsibilities

• Grow and manage a profitable book of business through sound underwriting decisions.
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships, responding to queries.
• Underwrite new and existing business ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Technical skills

Broker relationship management

Clear communication

Compliance focus

Job description

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you an experienced underwriter and trader looking for your next step? This is an opportunity to move into a senior development underwriter role with 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 market leader in specialist insurance, which continues 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 Manchester 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 us.