Senior Underwriter, Europe Commercial Division

Allied World Assurance Company Holdings; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent insurance provider is seeking a Senior Underwriter for their Europe Commercial Division in Manchester. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of commercial underwriting experience and strong analytical, communication, and business development skills. The role involves developing client relationships, performing account analyses, and supervising junior team members. This position offers a yearly salary and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience underwriting commercial combined or property business.
• Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of pricing & actuarial models.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for client and broker liaison.
• Strong marketing and business development capability.
• Highly computer literate, especially in MS Office and underwriting systems.
• Methodical, organized, and capable of managing tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Allied World portfolio.
• Perform account analysis and review underwriting applications.
• Issue bound policies accurately and timely.
• Collaborate on overall strategy and business plans.
• Supervise and develop junior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business development

Organization skills

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Underwriting systems

Job description

Job Description - Senior Underwriter, Europe Commercial Division (25000044)

Job Description

Senior Underwriter, Europe Commercial Division -(25000044)

Description

At Allied World we have over 1,600 talented and loyal employees working in 21 offices globally who service clients throughout the world. We are focused on providing superior customer service and creative risk solutions, building long‑term, mutually beneficial relationships. Our employees share our passion for progress and success.

Allied World’s Commercial team have strong relationships with our broking partners across the UK thanks to our strategy of combining a decisive technical underwriting approach to our coverage with our commitment to a highly responsive service. Due to our tremendous success to date, we’re recruiting for an Assistant Vice President to be based in Manchester to support the expansion of our regional offering. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a specialist team who possess a wealth of industry experience and a reputation for excellent working relationships. Our financial strength, commercial underwriting expertise and professional standards, all combine to make Allied World a prominent player within the market.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development of the Allied World portfolio exploring opportunities with our existing partners and establishing new relationships
• Perform extensive account analysis according to underwriting guidelines to include thorough review of underwriting application / submission, consideration of risk management protocols, research via on‑line services and other available resources and liaising with other Company departments to establish full understanding of risk exposures
• Perform referrals (as required) with the relevant AW contact
• Responsible for timely and correct issuance of bound polices.
• Working closely with the wider Commercial Division and contribute to the formation of overall strategy / business plans and the execution thereof.
• Authorizing of quotes, binders and invoices in accordance with company guidelines.
• Accountable for the maintenance of underwriting files in an orderly manner and in accordance with the underwriting guidelines.
• Supervision of work to Underwriters as deemed appropriate and responsible for the professional development and training of assigned team members or direct reports where applicable.
• Marketing — attend client / broker meetings, lunches, dinners and other social outings as applicable. Meet with key brokers regularly to discuss production, service and other topics relative to division operation

Qualifications

• Required 5 – 7 years demonstrable experience underwriting commercial combined or property business
• Excellent analytical skills and solid knowledge of pricing & actuarial models and methods
• Must be highly articulate, with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – required for daily liaison with clients and brokers including delivering effective presentations and building strong working relationships.
• Strong marketing and business development capability – commercial acumen, ability to influence and negotiate to various levels of seniority, internally and externally.
• Highly computer literate within MS office applications and an advanced level proficiency using underwriting systems
• Methodical approach to work, strong organization skills; capable of dealing with tight reporting dealing and conflicting priorities
• Overall team player with collaborative outlook – coaching approach to the development of more junior members of the team.

Primary Location

GB-GB-Manchester

Job

Underwriting

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

Sep 23, 2025, 6: 52: 31 AM

Pay Basis

Yearly