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Senior New Business P&C Underwriter

At AXA Commercial, we support our business customers, large and small, by making...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

Not provided

Axa

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Technical underwriting expertise in a commercial insurance environment
Sound understanding of the Manchester insurance market
Proven experience in decision making on a wide range of technical underwriting scenarios within a Commercial environment
Coaching and development skills within in a similar environment and experience of working in teams and successful record of delivering results
Strong trading capability – commercial awareness, negotiation skills and the ability to build strong broker relationships
Pragmatic decision making, analytical and numerical reasoning skills
Excellent risk assessment and risk management skills
As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom

Job Responsibility

Act as the face of AXA in presenting propositions for larger Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate risks, based on industry knowledge and technical underwriting expertise, subject to the scale and complexity of the case
Work with Trading Underwriters to negotiate coverage, wordings and pricing that differentiate AXA to meet customer needs
Proactively develop a robust pipeline of Mid-Market and Mid-Corporate qualified growth opportunities leveraging both client and broker relationships, ensuring pipeline is effectively managed and realised
Lead and fully embed the large case management process for new business
Develop and build collaborative broker relationships, sometimes client, across the region, taking full ownership for the generation and placement of profitable commercial business from self-sourced
Underwrite profitable new business, in line with AXA established underwriting controls and practices and act as a referral point in branch across new business
Develop and maintain a quality distribution strategy and communication plan with key influential brokers to ensure financial KPIs achieved

What we offer

Competitive annual salary
Annual company & performance-based bonus
Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
Life Assurance (up to 10 x annual salary)
Private medical cover
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Opportunity to buy up to 5 extra days leave or sell up to 5 days leave
Wellbeing services & resources
AXA employee discounts

Fulltime

Senior Commercial Motor Underwriter

Admiral Business is seeking a Senior Commercial Motor Underwriter to help shape ...

Location

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Salary:

Not provided

Admiral Group Plc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Significant commercial motor underwriting experience, with strong knowledge of fleet and SME fleet markets
Deep technical expertise in commercial motor underwriting, including rating methodologies, risk assessment, and regulatory considerations
Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to balance technical underwriting discipline with growth and profitability objectives
The confidence and credibility to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and act as a trusted adviser to brokers and partners
A collaborative approach, comfortable working across teams to deliver shared business outcomes
A data-led mindset, using insight and analytics to support decision-making and portfolio performance
Curiosity and enthusiasm for new technologies, automation, and ways of working that improve underwriting and customer outcomes.

Job Responsibility

Underwrite and target commercial motor risks across a range of products, including mini-fleet, fleet, taxi, salary sacrifice, commercial van, and future product lines
Help shape underwriting appetite, guidelines, pricing frameworks, and portfolio strategy, ensuring alignment with Admiral Business objectives and market opportunities
Partner with Product, Claims, Pricing, Distribution, Operations, and Data teams to evolve our propositions and respond to changing customer and broker needs
Build strong relationships with brokers and partners, acting as a trusted technical expert and helping to grow business within our underwriting appetite
Monitor portfolio performance, market trends, and loss ratios, using insight and data to inform underwriting decisions and identify opportunities for growth and optimisation
Collaborate with Pricing and Data teams to refine risk selection, enhance portfolio performance, and support profitable growth
Support the development of underwriting capability through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing across the team
Ensure underwriting activity aligns with governance, compliance, and risk appetite requirements
Represent Admiral Business externally, helping to strengthen our reputation, broker relationships, and market presence
Champion innovation, automation, AI, and digital tools to improve underwriting effectiveness, efficiency, and customer and partner experiences.

What we offer

33 days holiday (including bank holidays) on joining, increasing to up to 38 days (including bank holidays)
Option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave
Up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service

Fulltime

Senior Development Underwriter – Commercial Lines

A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Development Un...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

70000.00 - 90000.00 GBP / Year

Lawes Consulting Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

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

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

What we offer

Private healthcare
Generous pension scheme
Strong career development opportunities

Fulltime

Commercial Lines Senior Assistant Underwriter

Indiana Farmers is currently looking for a Commercial Lines Senior Assistant Und...

Location

United States , Indianapolis

Salary:

Not provided

Indiana Farmers Insurance

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred
Five or more years commercial underwriting support experience
Experience handling complex commercial accounts, including endorsements, renewals, and policy transactions
Knowledge of underwriting principles, policy processing, and coverage structures
Experience supporting underwriting transactions, including new business, endorsements, and renewals
Experience providing guidance or training to less experienced staff preferred

Job Responsibility

Accurate and timely handling of complex underwriting transactions
Support the evaluation and servicing of commercial risks by applying underwriting guidelines, exercising delegated authority, and supporting risk selection and pricing decisions
Provide technical guidance and support to underwriters and assistant underwriters
Deliver informed, responsive service to agents and insureds

What we offer

Free Health insurance
Free Dental insurance
Free Vision insurance
Free Life insurance
Free Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
2% 401k Company Match
11% 401k Company Contribution
Excellent Paid Time Off
Generous paid time for Parental Leave
Day of Service

Fulltime

Senior Commercial P&C Underwriter

Join a high performing team within a renowned property and casualty insurer that...

Location

Canada , Edmonton

Salary:

75000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Year

Aplin

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

4+ years of commercial underwriting experience
Robust knowledge of property and casualty risks across diverse industries and classes
Current or willing to obtain a General Insurance License Level 1, with a plan to license within three months
Outgoing, confident communicator with a knack for pitching and relationship management
Ability to adapt to deadlines, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively across all levels of stakeholders
Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Post-secondary education or CIP designation is a plus
Enthusiasm for continuous growth, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in commercial insurance

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with brokers and clients to assess and underwrite various commercial risks
Develop and recommend strategic policies, including renewals and endorsements, balancing risk and market competitiveness
Establish premiums aligned with risk profile and industry trends
Build and strengthen long-term relationships with brokers and clients, acting as a trusted advisor
Partner with actuarial and claims teams to refine pricing and ensure regulatory compliance
Proactively identify risks and opportunities
bring innovative solutions to complex underwriting challenges
Participate in new business development efforts, client visits, and broker relationship building

What we offer

Health, dental, and eyecare coverage (60% paid by employer)
$50 monthly fitness subsidy
$1,000 health spending account
Education support and reimbursement programs
RRSP matching starting at 3% after 12 months, increasing to 6% after 10 years
Paid time off including 15 vacation days and 10 flex days
A supportive, family-oriented culture with opportunities for professional development and work-life balance

Fulltime

Business Banking Investment Commercial Real Estate Underwriter Portfolio Manager

The Portfolio Manager IV is responsible for ensuring overall portfolio performan...

Location

United States , Westwood; Iselin; West Conshohocken; Short Hills

Salary:

118000.00 - 146000.00 USD / Year

Citizens Bank

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience and exhibited competency in various aspects of commercial real estate lending and/or portfolio management including financial analysis and credit structuring, understanding and applying credit policy, and credit monitoring and risk administration practices
Superior knowledge of loan and related legal documents
Must be skilled in proposing, negotiating and recommending credit and covenant structures
Must demonstrate practical and conceptual knowledge of credit and risk analysis and Banking regulations
Strong communication skills
and ability to influence others by persuasively presenting thoughts and ideas to gain commitment and agreement for proposed ideas and solutions
Superior understanding of commercial real estate industry nuances applicable to the credits contained within group's portfolio
Ability to think critically, solve problems, strong attention to detail and effective decision maker
Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job Responsibility

Effective credit and risk administration with particular emphasis on adherence to credit policy and requirements, financial analysis/modeling, risk evaluation, on-going portfolio maintenance activities, and as needed client support of pooled or individual portfolio
Independent interaction with Senior Management, Sales Team, Credit Products Manager, Credit Officer and Workout Officer, in order to discuss and resolve risk related issues
Independent review of financials, makes recommendations for approval of annual review/renewal, modifications, as well as, underwrites and recommends new money requests for approval to credit officers

What we offer

Annual discretionary bonus
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Retirement benefits
Maternity/paternity leave
Flexible work arrangements
Education reimbursement
Wellness programs

Fulltime

New Business PI Underwriting Team Leader

A highly respected specialist insurer is seeking an experienced Professional Ind...

Location

United Kingdom , Manchester

Salary:

80000.00 - 100000.00 GBP / Year

IDEX Consulting Ltd

Expiration Date

September 04, 2026

Requirements

Strong PI underwriting background across a wide range of professions
Experience handling property professionals, surveyors, estate agents and/or Design & Construction risks would be highly advantageous
Strong broker development and trading skills
Previous leadership or mentoring experience beneficial, though not essential
Commercially minded with a growth-focused approach

Job Responsibility

Lead and develop the New Business PI underwriting function
Underwrite across a broad range of Professional Indemnity risks
Build and strengthen broker relationships across the UK market
Support the continued growth of the Manchester office as the central hub for SME business
Work collaboratively with senior leadership on underwriting strategy and portfolio development
Mentor and support underwriters within the team

What we offer

Salary up to £100,000
Significant career progression opportunity
Chance to play a key role within a growing and evolving underwriting business
Strong investment backing and ambitious long-term growth plans
Manchester-based opportunity within a modern, expanding office environment

Fulltime

Senior Underwriter – General Property

We are seeking an experienced, technically strong, and market-facing underwritin...

Location

Germany , Cologne; Frankfurt; Hamburg; Munich

Salary:

Not provided

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8–10+ years of relevant experience in commercial property insurance underwriting
Demonstrated success in developing and managing a profitable general property portfolio
Established and strong broker and client relationships within the market
Proven underwriting judgment with the ability to independently assess and structure complex risks
Solid understanding of catastrophe peril modeling and pricing methodologies
In-depth knowledge of policy forms and wordings, including broker manuscript policies
Strong strategic mindset with the ability to contribute to market and portfolio strategy
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including senior-level stakeholder engagement and presentations
Strong collaboration skills and a team-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel as required

Job Responsibility

Lead the sourcing, evaluation, and underwriting of new and renewal general property business, including primary and excess layers, multi-year policies, and bespoke structured placements
Take ownership of underwriting decisions for complex risks, ensuring alignment with BHSI’s risk appetite and underwriting standards
Drive profitable portfolio growth through targeted business development, production planning, and strategic broker engagement
Develop and execute market strategies, delivering tailored underwriting solutions to meet broker and customer needs
Build, maintain, and expand senior-level broker and client relationships, acting as a trusted underwriting partner
Collaborate closely with other BHSI product lines and the Risk Engineering team to deliver integrated and technically robust solutions
Analyze and interpret technical information, including catastrophe modeling, risk engineering reports, and valuation documentation
Review, negotiate, and approve policy terms and conditions to ensure technical accuracy, contract certainty, and risk clarity
Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining underwriting discipline, integrity, and sound judgment

What we offer

A competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, combined with attractive professional growth and development opportunities
A dynamic, fast-moving, and purpose-driven environment focused on doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and stakeholders
A deliberately non-bureaucratic culture that values simplicity over complexity and encourages individual excellence within a collaborative team framework

Fulltime

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