Commercial Underwriter - Multiple Opportunities (Birmingham & West Midlands)
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Job Description
A well-established UK insurer is expanding its Commercial and Corporate Underwriting division, driven by sustained growth and strong financial performance. Opportunities are available across a range of levels, from desk-based underwriters through to senior trading and new business specialists.
The Opportunity
- Underwrite commercial combined or property & casualty risks with a focus on profitability and disciplined growth
- Roles available across:
- Desk-based renewals underwriting
- Trading underwriters handling broker relationships
- Senior new business and portfolio-focused positions
- Engage with a network of strategic broker partners to retain and win business
- Operate within specialist and niche areas where the business is performing strongly
- Contribute to a data-led underwriting approach, leveraging modern technology and analytics
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assess, price, and negotiate risks in line with underwriting strategy
- Build and maintain broker relationships, both remotely and face-to-face (role dependent)
- Identify opportunities for growth within existing and new business pipelines
- Use data and insight to support underwriting decisions and portfolio performance
- Collaborate with internal teams across underwriting, claims, and distribution
What They’re Looking For
- Experience in commercial combined or property & casualty underwriting
- Ability to balance technical underwriting with commercial judgement
- Strong broker engagement skills (for trading roles)
- Confidence working within a data-driven environment
- Individuals who want to progress, take ownership, and develop their careers
The Environment
- Hybrid working model across Birmingham and the West Midlands
- Supportive and collaborative team culture
- Clear investment in technology, data, and underwriting capability
- A business that is performing well and continuing to grow in targeted markets
Salary & Benefits
- £40,000 – £125,000 depending on experience
- Bonus aligned to performance
- Pension
- Private medical cover
- Life assurance
- Lifestyle benefits
If you are considering a move and looking to fast track your career please get in touch
- Location:
- Birmingham
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Finance And Insurance