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Schemes Development Underwriter

Stride Resource Management
Posted 9 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Colchester, Essex CO6 3JQ, England

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

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  • The position of Scheme Development Underwriter offers a salary range of £45,000 to £60,000, along with a 15% bonus for overperformance.
  • Candidates should have proven experience as an underwriter, ideally within commercial lines or schemes.
  • The role involves managing a portfolio, building broker relationships, and driving profitable growth within a successful schemes division.
  • This opportunity is based in Colchester with a hybrid working model and includes comprehensive benefits such as a double-matched pension and private medical coverage.
  • Applicants should possess an analytical mindset and a collaborative approach to effectively manage and develop their portfolio.

Joining a business with a modern, data driven approach as Scheme Development Underwriter will move your career forwards. You'll fly in the in a role allowing you to own and manage your portfolio, its growth and your own plan.

The role sits within a schemes division known for its success and its market reputation. This is an opportunity to build on a set of established, profitable schemes and further develop a high-performing portfolio.

Location: Colchester (Hybrid Working)

Benefits:

  • £45,000 - £60,000 + 15% bonus (with multipliers for over performance)Double-matched pension
  • BUPA private medical & dental
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Life assurance & critical illness cover
  • Sabbaticals & extra holiday for tenure
  • Working for a modern firm using new techniques, strategies and tech to drive growth
  • Joining a market leader in schemes and specialist insurance

The Schemes Development Underwriter Role:

  • Build and maintain strong broker relationships to develop profitable schemes.
  • Underwrite new and existing business on both a case-by-case basis and at account level.
  • Monitor and manage your portfolio, identifying opportunities and making strategic adjustments.
  • Refine and evolve underwriting guides to remain competitive.
  • Lead broker workshops to share insights and strengthen underwriting knowledge.
  • Ensure governance, compliance, and efficiency in underwriting practices.
  • Take ownership of delivering profitable growth and a high-performing portfolio.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Proven experience as an underwriter, ideally within commercial lines or schemes.
  • Strong track record of building and managing broker relationships.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
  • Confidence in managing a portfolio and driving performance improvements.
  • Collaborative approach with the ability to work independently.

What You'll Get:

  • £45,000 - £60,000 salary + 15% bonus (with multipliers for overperformance).
  • Comprehensive benefits, including pension, medical, and lifestyle perks.
  • Modern, dynamic Colchester office with advanced tech and systems.
  • Hybrid working model for flexibility and collaboration.

If you're ready to take the next step as a Schemes Development Underwriter, we want to hear from you - please apply or contact:

David Colesby - /

Mark Holloway -  /

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.