Underwriter - Existing Business

hireful; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Leatherhead is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their team. The successful candidate will manage risk assessment and pricing for various insurance products, fostering strong relationships with brokers. Ideal applicants will have proven experience in UK commercial lines and strong technical underwriting skills. The company offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Professional development and career progression

Supportive, collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in the Charity & Faith sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Sound judgement and numerical aptitude.
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite new and renewal business ensuring profitability and compliance.
• Assess risk quality and negotiate pricing for Property, Liability, and Combined package risks.
• Manage referrals and build relationships with brokers.

Skills

Proven experience as a Commercial Underwriter in UK commercial lines

Strong technical underwriting skills across core classes

Confident negotiator with excellent broker relationship and trading skills

Clear, concise communication and high-quality file management

Education

Professional qualifications (Cert CII/Dip CII) preferred

Tools

Familiarity with e-trade and underwriting platforms

Job description

Underwriter - Existing Business

Q Underwriting was created from multiple underwriting brands with extensive history in their chosen niches. Q Underwriting provides 30+ niche commercial lines products – all backed by A rated insurers. All our products are underwritten in-house by Q’s experienced team and can be traded via the Qtrade portal or by direct access to empowered underwriters.

We are looking to add an Underwriter to our team supporting our specialist portfolios. You’ll help us grow profitably through sound risk selection, fair pricing, and outstanding broker relationships.

What you’ll be doing

• Underwrite new and renewal business within authority, ensuring profitability and compliance with underwriting guidelines.
• Assess risk quality, structure terms, and negotiate pricing for Property, Liability, and Combined package risks.
• Manage referrals, complex cases, and capacity partner requirements with accuracy and pace.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers; deliver timely decisions and market-leading service.
• Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to corrective actions using MI and data insights.
• Support product development and trading initiatives; share market feedback to enhance propositions.
• Uphold governance standards, documentation quality, and audit readiness.
• Champion continuous improvement across processes, systems, and trading efficiency.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Commercial Underwriter in UK commercial lines.
• Knowledge of the Charity & Faith sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong technical underwriting skills across core classes (Property Damage/BI, Employers’/Public Liability, Package/Combined).
• Confident negotiator with excellent broker relationship and trading skills.
• Sound judgement, numerical aptitude, and comfort using MI to inform decisions.
• Clear, concise communication and high-quality file management.
• Familiarity with e-trade and underwriting platforms; agile with new tools and processes.
• Professional qualifications (Cert CII/Dip CII) or progress towards them preferred.
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to travel as needed.

Why Q Underwriting

• Opportunity to shape a growing specialist portfolio with real impact.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture within PIB Group.
• Professional development and career progression.

Why PIB Group?

PIB Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing insurance businesses, offering real career progression, professional development, and a collaborative culture where your work truly matters.

We encourage our people to be collaborative, with entrepreneurship at our core. We are a fast-paced, growing organisation and an exciting place to be. We also value ambition and creative thinking. You don’t have to tick every box to apply, if you bring fresh ideas and a drive to grow.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.