Senior Underwriter - Team Leader

The Opportunity A well-established and growing insurance platform is looking to hire a Senior P&C Underwriter into a team lead / player-coach role within its London office.This role sits within a high-volume, digitally traded SME book, providing cover for businesses such as shops, pubs, restaurants, and other commercial premises.It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take a first or second step into leadership, while staying close to the underwriting and developing coaching experience. What You'll Be DoingUnderwriting SME Property & Casualty risks via an online trading platformManaging a portfolio of high-volume, fast-paced business (new & renewal)Acting as a technical referral point for a team of 6 underwritersCoaching and supporting the team on underwriting decisions and platform usageHelping maintain underwriting discipline, consistency, and service standardsSupporting the Head of Underwriting with day-to-day team oversightBuilding strong broker relationships within a delegated / trading environmentWhat We're Looking ForStrong experience in SME / Commercial P&C underwritingExposure to e-trade / online trading platformsExperience mentoring, coaching, or supporting junior team membersComfortable working in a high-volume, fast-moving environmentStrong technical judgement with a pragmatic, commercial approachExcellent communication and team collaboration skillsWhy Apply?Step into a leadership role without losing the underwriting focusGain experience managing and developing a teamJoin a modern, digitally-driven underwriting environmentHigh visibility role with clear progression potentialCompetitive salary, bonus, and benefitsWho This Would SuitA Senior Underwriter in SME / e-trade looking for their first leadership roleOr a Deputy / Team Lead wanting more responsibility and exposureVisit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy.Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.Discipline(s): General InsuranceJob type: Permanent