Underwriter - Liability

Harrison Holgate; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is looking for an experienced Liability Underwriter to join their team in London. This role involves underwriting new business and managing relationships with brokers in a hybrid work environment. Candidates should have a solid background in commercial insurance underwriting and be able to negotiate terms effectively.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working environment

Collaborative team culture

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven ability to underwrite Liability risks up to £10m Limit of Indemnity.
• Experience with Excess of Loss and CAR is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite and quote Employers’, Public, and Products Liability SME risks.
• Manage new business, renewals, and MTAs in line with underwriting authority.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing brokers.

Skills

Experience in commercial/SME insurance underwriting

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Time management skills

Job description

Liability Underwriter

Are you looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking and growing MGA? My client is seeking a proactive and experienced Liability Underwriter to join their team.

Location: London or Witham
Salary: Circa £50,000
Hybrid: Yes

About the Role:
You’ll be responsible for underwriting new business, renewals, and MTAs across a portfolio of Employers’, Public, and Products Liability SME risks. The role is focused on delivering a consistently high standard of service to broker partners while maintaining technical quality.

Key Responsibilities:
- Underwrite and quote Employers’, Public, and Products Liability SME risks
- Manage new business, renewals, and MTAs in line with underwriting authority
- Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing brokers
- Negotiate pricing and terms in a competitive and professional manner
- Work closely with brokers to develop business and support cross-selling opportunities

What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in commercial/SME insurance underwriting
- Proven ability to underwrite Liability risks up to £10m Limit of Indemnity
- Experience with Excess of Loss and CAR is advantageous
- Property underwriting experience is a plus
- Exposure to premiums up to £25,000
- Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance practices
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What You’ll Gain:
- A flexible hybrid working environment (home and office-based)
- A collaborative and supportive team culture
- The opportunity to have autonomy and clear progression in your role

If you’re ready to bring your underwriting experience to a role where you can make a real impact, I’d love to hear from you.

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