Senior Professional Indemnity Underwriter

Chubb; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chubb in the UK&I team is seeking a Senior Professional Indemnity Underwriter to grow the PI portfolio for middle market and SME. The role can be based in Manchester, Birmingham or London offices, with emphasis on new business development and select larger renewals.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical underwriting expertise, an established external network and a proven ability to build broker relationships that drive profitable growth.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting profitable Professional Indemnity business across middle market and SME segments
• Driving new business growth through strong broker engagement and market presence
• Managing and retaining a portfolio of larger renewals where appropriate
• Building and maintaining a strong external network to support Chubb’s growth plans in PI
• Working closely with brokers to identify opportunities and deliver tailored solutions
• Coaching and supporting colleagues within the team
• Contributing to underwriting strategy, appetite and trading approach
• Ensuring underwriting decisions align with Chubb’s risk appetite, profitability targets and service standards

Job description

Chubb is seeking a highly capable and commercially driven Senior Professional Indemnity Underwriter to join our UK&I team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced underwriting professional to play a key role in the growth of our Professional Indemnity portfolio, with a particular focus on middle market and SME business. The role can be based from our Manchester, Birmingham or London office.

This role will be primarily focused on new business and development, while also taking responsibility for a selection of larger renewals. The successful candidate will bring strong technical underwriting expertise, a well-established external network, and a proven ability to build broker relationships that support profitable growth. You will also play an important role in coaching and supporting colleagues, helping to develop capability across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Underwriting profitable Professional Indemnity business across middle market and SME segments
• Driving new business growth through strong broker engagement and market presence
• Managing and retaining a portfolio of larger renewals where appropriate
• Building and maintaining a strong external network to support Chubb’s growth plans in PI
• Working closely with brokers to identify opportunities and deliver tailored solutions
• Coaching and supporting colleagues within the team
• Contributing to underwriting strategy, appetite and trading approach
• Ensuring underwriting decisions align with Chubb’s risk appetite, profitability targets and service standards