Property & Casualty Insurance Underwriter
Job Description
Property & Casualty Underwriter
\nLocation: London / Hybrid
\nSalary: to 80k plus benefits
\nThe Opportunity
\nAn ambitious and growing specialist insurer is looking to appoint a Property & Casualty Underwriter to join its expanding underwriting team.
\nThis is an excellent opportunity for an underwriter looking to build a long-term career within a business where performance is recognised, development is encouraged, and progression is genuinely achievable. The successful individual will work closely with an experienced leadership team and, for the right person, there is a clear pathway towards Senior Underwriter within the next 12–18 months.
\nThe Role
\nYou'll be responsible for underwriting a portfolio of new and existing commercial business, working closely with brokers to develop profitable relationships while delivering excellent service.
\nThe role offers a balance of new business development, renewals and broker engagement, allowing you to build your market profile while developing your technical underwriting expertise.
\nWhat You'll Be Doing
\nWhat We're Looking For
\nWe're keen to speak with underwriters who have around 3–5 years' commercial underwriting experience, although those with additional experience will also be considered where the background is a strong fit.
\nWhat's On Offer
\nUnderwriting Property & Casualty risks across new business and renewals.
\nDeveloping and maintaining strong broker relationships.
\nTrading business within agreed underwriting authority.
\nSupporting profitable portfolio growth through sound underwriting decisions.
\nWorking collaboratively with colleagues to deliver excellent broker service.
\nIdentifying opportunities to grow existing broker accounts and develop new relationships.
\nContributing to the continued growth of an ambitious underwriting business.
\nYou'll ideally have experience of:
\nProperty Owners
\nCommercial Combined
\nConstruction risks (desirable but not essential)
\nMost importantly, you'll have a strong trading mindset and enjoy developing broker relationships while writing profitable business.
\nYou will likely be someone who:
\nHas strong development underwriting experience.
\nEnjoys writing both new business and renewals.
\nIs commercially minded with excellent broker relationship skills.
\nWants to continue developing technically while progressing their career.
\nIs ambitious and looking for a business where progression is based on performance.
\nWhat's On Offer
\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.
\nHybrid working.
\nA genuinely supportive and collaborative culture.
\nClear progression towards Senior Underwriter.
\nThe opportunity to join a growing business where you'll have real visibility and influence.
\nInvestment in your professional development and long-term career.
