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Professions Development Underwriter

Stride Resource Management
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 2 hours
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • A leading name in the UK specialty insurance market is seeking an experienced Professions Development Underwriter for its financial lines division.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in underwriting and offers a salary range of £50,000-£85,000, along with a 15% bonus for over-performance.
  • Key responsibilities include managing broker relationships, underwriting accounts with a focus on profitability, and ensuring compliance and governance practices.
  • The position provides a dynamic, data-led work environment with opportunities for career growth and the chance to work with a sophisticated portfolio in niche areas.
  • Additional benefits include a double matched pension scheme, private medical and dental coverage, life assurance, and a sharesave scheme.

One of the biggest names in the UK specialty insurance market needs an experienced Professions Development Underwriter to join its specialist financial lines division. This role offers a clear career step up, with genuine ownership and empowerment to grow and manage accounts effectively.

This role is perfect to develop your career in a dynamic, data-led environment that values innovation, efficiency, and clear account ownership.

The Professions Development Underwriter role:

  • Broker Relationship Management & Development:
    • Cultivate and maintain strong broker relationships
    • Address queries and develop business at both case-by-case and account levels
  • Underwriting & Portfolio Management:
    • Underwrite accounts with a focus on profitability and efficiency in PI and financial lines
    • Regularly review and refine underwriting guides
    • Conduct workshops to enhance broker and internal team understanding
  • Growth & Governance:
    • Take responsibility for profitably growing the book
    • Ensure robust compliance and governance practices
    • Leverage a modern, data-driven approach in decision making

What's on offer:

  • Compensation & Benefits:
    • Salary range: £50,000-£85,000
    • 15% bonus with additional multipliers for over-performance
    • Double matched pension scheme
    • BUPA private medical and dental
    • Life assurance and critical illness cover
    • Sharesave scheme and lifestyle benefits including sabbaticals and extra holiday for tenure
  • Work Environment:
    • Based in a modern, vibrant London office equipped with state-of-the-art tech and systems
    • A sophisticated, data-focused culture with a strong financial performance record
    • Exposure to a portfolio performing well in niche and specialist areas across professional lines

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding Professions Development Underwriter opportunity, 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.