Senior Commercial Trading Underwriter
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Job Title: Senior Development Underwriter Commercial Lines
Location: London (Home Based)
Salary: Up to 90000 DOE Excellent Benefits
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.
The Role
- 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 London & home counties regions
- 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
About You
Essential:
- Minimum 35 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
Desirable:
- Experience operating within a delegated authority environment
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior underwriters
You will bring commercial acumen technical confidence and a proactive approach to driving growth while maintaining underwriting discipline.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (up to 90000 DOE)
- Private healthcare
- Generous pension scheme
- Strong career development opportunities
Contact Expert:
Jon Hunt Regional Director on
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Credit Analysis
- Fraud
- Math
- Risk Analysis
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Equity Research
- Underwriting
- negotiation
- RMF
