Professions Development Underwriter

One of the biggest names in the UK specialty insurance market needs an experienced Professions Development Underwriter to join its specialist financial lines division. This role offers a clear career step up, with genuine ownership and empowerment to grow and manage accounts effectively.

This role is perfect to develop your career in a dynamic, data-led environment that values innovation, efficiency, and clear account ownership.

The Professions Development Underwriter role:

1. Broker Relationship Management & Development:
   • Cultivate and maintain strong broker relationships
   • Address queries and develop business at both case-by-case and account levels
2. Underwriting & Portfolio Management:
   • Underwrite accounts with a focus on profitability and efficiency in PI and financial lines
   • Regularly review and refine underwriting guides
   • Conduct workshops to enhance broker and internal team understanding
3. Growth & Governance:
   • Take responsibility for profitably growing the book
   • Ensure robust compliance and governance practices
   • Leverage a modern, data-driven approach in decision making

What's on offer:

1. Compensation & Benefits:
   • Salary range: £50,000-£85,000
   • 15% bonus with additional multipliers for over-performance
   • Double matched pension scheme
   • BUPA private medical and dental
   • Life assurance and critical illness cover
   • Sharesave scheme and lifestyle benefits including sabbaticals and extra holiday for tenure
2. Work Environment:
   • Based in a modern, vibrant Colchester office equipped with state-of-the-art tech and systems
   • A sophisticated, data-focused culture with a strong financial performance record
   • Exposure to a portfolio performing well in niche and specialist areas across professional lines

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding Professions Development Underwriter opportunity, we want to hear from you - please apply or contact:

David Colesby - /

Mark Holloway - /