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Posted 22 July, 2026

Senior Underwriter

Stride Resource Management
Bristol, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Underwriter

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Join an insurance business built on collaboration, expertise and innovation, where the goal is simple: help clients and partners move forward and achieve more. This role is all about driving profitable growth, building strong broker relationships and making smart underwriting decisions that deliver results.

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As a Senior Underwriter you will:

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  • Drive regional growth by hitting income, profit and performance targets
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  • Manage a portfolio of broker accounts, balancing strong relationships with commercial discipline
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  • Underwrite new business, renewals and mid-term changes within agreed authority levels
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  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with key brokers to strengthen market presence
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  • Deliver against premium and loss ratio targets while keeping an eye on long-term profitability
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  • Ensure all documentation, surveys and reporting are accurate and up to date
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  • Review cases to maintain underwriting quality and consistency
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  • Share market insight and technical knowledge with the wider team
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  • Work closely with claims, survey and other internal teams to get the best outcomes
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As a Senior Underwriter you will have:

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  • At least 3 years' experience in commercial underwriting or broking
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  • Strong track record of managing and growing broker relationships
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  • Confident negotiator with a sharp eye for risk and pricing
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  • Commercial mindset with the ability to balance growth and profitability
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  • Consistent delivery against targets and objectives
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  • Comfortable working across teams in a collaborative environment
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  • Solid understanding of the insurance market and trading dynamics
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As a Senior Underwriter you will get:

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  • Salary circa £80,000
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  • Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
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  • Company funded Annual Health Check
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  • Subsidise Dental, Eye Care and Health Cash Plans
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  • Pension with 10% company contribution plus further matching contributions
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  • Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover
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  • Performance related bonus scheme
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Get in touch to find out more....