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Posted 21 July, 2026

Commercial Underwriter

IPS Group
Colchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Commercial Underwriter Location – Colchester or Maidstone. 3 days per weekSalary – Up to £40,000IPS Group are working with a leading insurer to find a Commercial Underwriter to join their growing National Underwriting Hub!This is the perfect opportunity for someone with a couple of years of exposure to Commercial Lines underwriting that wants to further develop their technical expertise with a leading Insurer.About the role\n
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  • You’ll be responsible for managing a portfolio of new business and renewal cases, delivering profitable underwriting decisions in line with company appetite and guidelines.
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  • You’ll work closely with brokers and internal teams to drive growth and maintain strong trading relationships.
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  • Keep up to date with relevant market trends and insights
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  • Be on hand to support colleagues with any questions
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About you \n
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  • Ideally 2 years of UK underwriting experience (Commercial lines preferred)
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  • Strong negotiation and broker relationship skills
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  • Commercial awareness with the ability to assess and price risk effectively
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  • Organised, proactive and able to manage a varied caseload
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  • Working towards Cert CII (desirable)
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