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Senior Property Underwriter

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Job Description:

This is a pivotal role focused on driving profitable growth and managing a high-quality portfolio across mono-line and multiline P&C products, with a key focus on Property.

Job Responsibility:

  • To underwrite new and renewal business in line with underwriting guidelines and appetite
  • Work with the intermediary/customer, undertake end-to-end handling of cases for the allocated portfolio to deliver the agreed joint business development plans in line with the Company’s overall trading strategy
  • Support the creation and implementation of underwriting strategy, forecasts and portfolio management required to achieve profitability and technical excellence
  • Identify, define and develop business opportunities, seeking the input of other members of staff where appropriate, to ensure that business proposals are dealt with swiftly and effectively
  • Help drive forward good Conduct for the business to deliver the best outcomes for customers / policyholders
  • Understand all appropriate lines of escalation and the responsibilities of the Product Conduct Risk Strategy Group (PCRSG), Underwriting & Claims Sub Committee (UCSC), ExCo and Board for Conduct Risk

Requirements:

  • High level of Property underwriting knowledge
  • Understanding of technical underwriting, philosophy and Company trading strategy
  • Ability to interpret and effectively use management information
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of the local insurance market practices
  • Build internal relationships with Line of Business Managers, team members, Underwriters, the Claims Department and the Syndicate
  • Develop external relationships with a range of contacts within the allocated intermediaries, customers and local market

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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