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

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