Underwriter (Sports Insurance)

Aston Charles; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Underwriter specializing in Sports Insurance for a hybrid role in Peterborough. You will be responsible for managing both renewal and new business, focusing on bespoke insurance products, and building strong relationships with clients and brokers. Ideal candidates will have a commercial underwriting background, preferably within the sports niche, along with strong numerical and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits package

Market-leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial underwriting, especially golf or sports insurance.
• Background in handling bespoke insurance products.
• Knowledge of underwriting practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Managing relationships with brokers and clients across the UK.
• Underwriting new and existing business within delegated authority.
• Calculating premiums and negotiating terms.

Skills

Numerate

IT proficient

Stakeholder management skills

Team-oriented

Job description

Underwriter (Sports Insurance) - Peterborough

Job Type: Permanent | Sector: General Insurance | Specialism: Underwriting | Location: London & South | Town/City: Peterborough | Salary range: £40,000 - £69,999 | Salary Description: Negotiable, plus market-leading benefits | Posted: 13-Jun-25 | Start Date: ASAP | Recruiter: Aston Charles | Job Ref: RJ2280VG | Job Views: 7

Pedigree: Owned by a global broking giant, with capacity from one of the largest insurers, offering a best-in-class service, especially within the Golf niche. The company is expanding into football and rugby clubs.

Role Overview: Handling renewal and new business cases, dealing with clients from both the company's own broking and third-party brokers, focusing on bespoke sports insurance products such as Commercial Combined, Property, Liability, and Specialist products.

Key Duties:

1. Managing relationships with brokers, colleagues, and clients across the UK.
2. Identifying opportunities to offer solutions by evaluating applicant situations and risks.
3. Underwriting new and existing business within delegated authority.
4. Communicating effectively across the business.
5. Ensuring high service levels and working within SLAs.
6. Building profitable relationships with brokers and colleagues.
7. Issuing policies by calculating premiums and negotiating terms.

Candidate Profile: Ideally from a commercial underwriting background with experience in golf or sports insurance. Applications from outstanding Commercial Underwriters (Commercial Combined/Property/Casualty) with a passion for sports are welcome. Experienced brokers with delegated authority experience are also encouraged. Please note, focus should not be on auto-rated business.

Skills & Qualities: Numerate, IT proficient, stakeholder management skills, team-oriented.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid role with a few days in the office; flexible options for exceptional candidates, including remote working.

Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible benefits package, and a market-leading pension scheme that significantly enhances contributions.

About Aston Charles: Providing personalized recruitment services in General Insurance and Financial Services.