Senior PI Underwriter

Carlton Young Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a Senior Professional Indemnity Underwriter for a fast-growing MGA. The role entails leading the underwriting of complex PI risks, conducting risk assessments, and managing a profitable portfolio. Candidates should possess substantial PI underwriting experience, strong technical knowledge, and excellent analytical skills. The position offers a salary ranging between £70,000 and £80,000, as well as hybrid working options and significant potential for personal development and progression.

Benefits

High level of autonomy

Hybrid working available

Employment package with perks

Qualifications

• Substantial experience underwriting complex PI risks.
• Proven track record of sound risk selection and underwriting profitability.
• Integrity and strong ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting of complex PI risks across key professional sectors.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments.
• Develop and manage a profitable PI portfolio.
• Maintain strong trading relationships with brokers.

Skills

PI underwriting experience

Technical knowledge of PI wording and coverages

Analytical approach

Strong communication skills

Job description

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY UNDERWRITER - LONDON/HYBRID - FAST GROWING MGA - NEW TEAM ENVIRONMENT - SALARY GUIDE 70k to 80k (DOE)

Launched in 2024, Carlton Young specialises in the recruitment of professionals across the Accountancy, Finance, HR, and Insurance sectors. Founded by a highly experienced multi-disciplined recruiter and a fully qualified chartered accountant, and supported by a skilled team of dedicated recruiters, we combine industry expertise with recruitment know-how to successfully connect top talent with leading businesses.

We have partnered with an exceptionally fast-growing MGA with international ambitions and experienced team of leaders already in place, with exceptional growth planned for 2026.

They are looking to develop their PI Underwriting team, working closely with their Divisional MD and supporting them with key business divisions this is a role that will require:

• Lead the underwriting of complex PI risks across key professional sectors
• Carry out detailed risk assessments, analysing financials, exposure, claims history and sector-specific risk drivers.
• Make sound, data-driven underwriting decisions within delegated authority; refer higher-value or non-standard risks appropriately.
• Develop, manage, and optimise a profitable PI portfolio
• Monitor market, regulatory and claims trends to ensure pricing adequacy and product competitiveness.
• Support the delivery of underwriting plans, forecasts, and performance metrics
• Maintain and expand strong trading relationships with brokers
• Represent the company at broker meetings, market events, and client presentations.
• Provide technical guidance to brokers on appetite, wordings, risk mitigation, and market conditions
• Maintain accurate underwriting files, documentation and system entries.
• Contribute to audit processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

This will be a senior position within the underwriting team, and the company are looking for someone with:

• Substantial PI underwriting experience, underwriting complex risks, primarily new business focussed
• Excellent technical knowledge, particularly around PI wording, coverages, policy structure and risk factors
• Proven track record of sound risk selection and underwriting profitability
• Analytical approach and excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to make and justify decisions, showing flexibility and a proactive outlook
• Integrity and strong ethical standards

The company are on a major growth trajectory with huge potential for growth and personal development/progression. This is an integral role to help with the growth and development of the business, there is:

• An employment package with perks (discussed at interview stage).
• A starting salary guide of between 70,000 to 80,000
• A high level of autonomy - allowing flexibility around working
• Hybrid working available

We are keen to hear from anyone with the required experience. Please send a current CV for review and consideration.

We value all applications, however, due to volume numbers we are only able to contact candidates whose skills and experience closely match the requirements of our clients.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. In line with the requirements of the Employment Agencies Act 1973 we are prohibited from charging work‑seekers for work‑finding services.