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Existing Business Underwriter

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 40000.00 - 47500.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted August 28, 2025
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Job Description

To build and maintain strong broker relationships while delivering a high level of service within agreed SLAs. You’ll work collaboratively with the team to support Private Clients / HNW business, ensuring excellent customer outcomes and compliance with regulatory standards.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide renewal invites to brokers within SLA deadlines
  • action mid-term adjustments and cancellations promptly
  • handle broker calls in a professional and friendly manner
  • work through renewal queries to maximise retention
  • operate within underwriting licence and refer cases appropriately
  • support colleagues by acting as a referral point when needed
  • build and maintain professional relationships with brokers
  • deliver a collaborative underwriting approach using both underwriting guides and senior colleague expertise
  • take initiative to improve processes and contribute to wider team goals
  • ensure compliance with Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles and regulatory standards
  • promote positive outcomes for customers through fair and pragmatic underwriting decisions

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years’ Private Client / HNW underwriting experience
  • proven ability to manage renewals, MTAs, and cancellations within strict SLAs
  • background in working with brokers and building long-term relationships
  • familiarity with compliance requirements in the insurance sector
  • strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • excellent organisational ability with the capacity to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • strong commercial underwriting knowledge
  • problem-solving mindset with ability to perform under pressure
  • proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • self-motivated, reliable, and a strong team player

Nice to have

Dip CII or ACII qualifications or working towards

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