Strategic SME & Personal Lines Underwriter

Pen Underwriting; Liphook; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading underwriting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their SME & Personal Lines team in Liphook. This role includes the responsibility of driving revenue and profit across the division by making informed underwriting decisions and managing a disciplined portfolio. Candidates should possess strong underwriting experience, effective communication, and organizational skills, contributing to team collaboration and delivering excellent service to brokers. The position provides numerous benefits including competitive salary and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Defined contribution pension scheme

Life insurance

Health cash plan or Private medical insurance

Employee Stock Purchase plan

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven ability to plan and prioritise work independently and in a team.
• Effective verbal, written, and electronic communication skills in business situations.
• Skilled in negotiation and persuasion for positive stakeholder solutions.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and service existing accounts and evaluate new business.
• Provide an excellent standard of service to brokers.
• Evaluate property’s value and safety features for underwriting decisions.

Skills

Proven Underwriting experience

Organisational Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Accountability & Responsibility

Collaboration

Customer Service

Job description

A leading underwriting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their SME & Personal Lines team in Liphook. This role includes the responsibility of driving revenue and profit across the division by making informed underwriting decisions and managing a disciplined portfolio. Candidates should possess strong underwriting experience, effective communication, and organizational skills, contributing to team collaboration and delivering excellent service to brokers. The position provides numerous benefits including competitive salary and flexible holiday options.