New Business Underwriter Property Owners
About this role
This role offers an opportunity to join a growing managing general agent as a New Business Underwriter within the Property Owners team. Based on a hybrid arrangement, the successful candidate will underwrite a diverse portfolio including Property Owners, Household and Terrorism risks while building strong broker relationships and driving profitable business growth. Key responsibilities include assessing and pricing risks within delegated authority, negotiating terms to achieve commercial objectives, and delivering responsive service to maximise conversion. The role requires close collaboration across trading, distribution, operations and product functions to ensure underwriting decisions meet regulatory standards and deliver excellent customer outcomes. The ideal candidate brings previous underwriting experience in Property insurance, with strong knowledge of Property Owners, Household or Commercial Property risks. Essential skills include risk assessment, negotiation, and decision-making capability, coupled with a commercial mindset and broker-focused approach. A solid understanding of FCA regulations and Consumer Duty is required, along with excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building abilities. The hiring team offers competitive benefits including a bonus scheme, car allowance, flexible working, enhanced leave provisions and professional development support.
Seniority
Mid - Senior
Specialist experience
- Multi-Class
Office days
Minimum 3 days per week in office
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