Senior Development Underwriter Commercial Combined

HFG; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is looking for a Senior Development Underwriter to manage and grow new business and broker relationships. This home-based role focuses on building strong partnerships and underwriting new business quotations while maintaining communication with internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive knowledge of the insurance broker market, strong relationship-building skills, and is self-motivated. Occasional travel to the London office will be required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the insurance broker market.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Strong influencing and networking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of new business and broker relationships.
• Review, assess, and underwrite new business quotations.
• Conduct broker visits to raise brand awareness.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Self-motivated

Relationship-building skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

NEW ROLE: (Senior) Development Underwriter
Manchester
MGA

Job Purpose

To manage and grow a portfolio of new business and broker relationships, with a strong focus on identifying opportunities and driving profitable trading activity.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with key regional brokers to build and maintain strong, positive relationships that drive increased new business flow.
• Review, assess, and underwrite new business quotations across all products within the company9s underwriting appetite, responding to queries in line with agreed SLAs.
• Conduct broker visits and underwriting surgeries at broker offices to raise brand awareness and develop key contacts.
• Act as the primary escalation point for designated key brokers.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with the Technical Underwriting Team and other key internal stakeholders.
• Communicate regularly with Business Development Managers and Regional Directors to support broker relationship management and strategic planning.
• Play a key role within the region by setting high standards and promoting a positive, collaborative culture. Work closely with the Regional Director to foster a team environment with a clear vision for regional growth while upholding core values.
• Act as a referral point for underwriters across the wider team.
• Collaborate closely with the underwriting team to ensure all work is completed within SLAs, delivering a high standard of customer service and maintaining strong broker relationships.
• Take a lead role in hospitality initiatives, enhancing the reputation of both the region and company overall.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute to wider corporate objectives.
• Home-based role, with occasional travel to the London office as required.

Key Criteria

Work-Related & Personal Attributes

Essential:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and remotely.
• Strong influencing, networking, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to follow company processes and procedures.

Desirable:

• Existing broker relationships that could be leveraged within the company.

Competence Summary (Knowledge, Skills & Experience)

Essential:

• Extensive knowledge of, and strong relationships within, the insurance broker market.

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including OneNote, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in statistical analysis and performance monitoring.
• Previous underwriting experience within an MGA or MGU environment.