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Senior Development Underwriter

United Kingdom, Yorkshire · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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Job Description

They have an exciting opportunity to join their Underwriting Team as a Senior Development Underwriter

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and develop partnerships with key regional and strategic brokers, working with managers to deliver panel growth and personal new business targets
  • Plan and conduct broker performance reviews and training sessions to drive commercial lines growth across regional branches
  • Build a pipeline of prospects and use tactical trading tools to provide brokers with a competitive advantage in new business
  • Promote Company Insurance products and services across Regional Branch, Regional eTrade, and SME‑aligned schemes

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience underwriting complex commercial risks, supported by Dip CII qualification or progress towards it
  • Proven relationship management skills with brokers and stakeholders, promoting propositions and influencing positive outcomes
  • Expertise in profitably underwriting larger and more complex commercial risks, aligned to SME markets
  • Strong portfolio account management capability, with the ability to deliver financial targets and shape future growth plans

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