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Senior Development Underwriter – Commercial Lines

United Kingdom, London 70000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted March 01, 2026
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A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Development Underwriter to join its growing Commercial Lines team. This is a senior role focused on driving profitable new business growth, strengthening broker relationships, and delivering high-quality underwriting expertise across the SME sector. This opportunity suits a confident trading underwriter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates comfortably within delegated authority, and enjoys influencing brokers to secure strong outcomes.

Job Responsibility

  • Underwrite and trade new business across a range of commercial products in line with appetite and SLAs
  • Build and develop strong broker relationships across the South West region
  • Work closely with Business Development Managers to drive growth and market presence
  • Act as a senior referral point for colleagues and support technical development within the team
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, delegated authority, TCF, and regulatory requirements
  • Respond to broker queries in a professional, commercial, and solutions-focused manner
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to wider business strategy

Requirements

  • Minimum 3-5 years’ commercial underwriting experience (Property & Casualty)
  • Strong trading capability with proven broker relationship management skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing ability
  • Highly organised with strong technical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
  • Cert CII qualified
  • ACII or working towards preferred

Nice to have

  • Experience operating within a delegated authority environment
  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior underwriters

What we offer

  • Private healthcare
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Strong career development opportunities

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