Senior Underwriter: Launching a New Line of Business

Nashrock Insurance Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashrock Insurance Recruitment seeks a Senior Underwriter to lead the development of a new line of business in a growing MGA. London-based with hybrid work arrangements, the role offers ownership of product development, underwriting strategy, and a profitable, scalable portfolio from scratch.

You will shape the proposition, build broker relationships, and drive growth with the leadership team, using your strong technical and commercial underwriting background to influence the product's direction.

Qualifications

• Strong underwriting experience within the chosen class (Financial Lines, Professional Risks, Marine or Energy).
• Experience developing or launching a new product or line of business.
• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the development and implementation of a new line of business.
• Develop and execute the underwriting strategy for the class.
• Build and manage a profitable portfolio from the ground up.
• Identify opportunities for growth and develop broker relationships.
• Collaborate with MGA leadership to shape the product and proposition.
• Assess, quote and underwrite new business within appetite and authority.
• Monitor portfolio performance and advise on sustainable growth.
• Help establish processes, procedures and underwriting guidelines as the class evolves.
• Support the MGA's strategic direction and growth.

Skills

Underwriting

Portfolio management

Broker relationships

Commercial acumen

Decision making

Job description

Nashrock Insurance Recruitment seeks a Senior Underwriter to lead the development of a new line of business in a growing MGA. London-based with hybrid work arrangements, the role offers ownership of product development, underwriting strategy, and a profitable, scalable portfolio from scratch.

You will shape the proposition, build broker relationships, and drive growth with the leadership team, using your strong technical and commercial underwriting background to influence the product's direction.