Senior Underwriter, Property Major Accounts

  • Compass Recruitment Ltd
  • Mar 02, 2026
Full time Insurance

Job Description

This is a great opportunity to write large global property programs and for the right candidate progression could be available to move into a managerial role.

Our clients Major Accounts Division focusses on complex and risk managedInsureds, who have an annual Turnover in excess of $500m. The majority of these clients are underwritten within the London branch, and the division has seen sizeable growth and continued strong profitability over a number of years.

Continuing profitable growth is a key priority for the business, with a focus on aligning thechanging needs and wants of customers with sound underwriting judgement and risk selection.

With dedicated market leading experienced professionals, the Major Accounts division is primedfor further growth in the coming years, and we need an experienced Senior Underwriter to help ensure our clients success in the UKI business.

This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the London office

Role Purpose

To set, implement and achieve underwriting profit goals in Property Major Risks in accordancewith our clients business plan.

To ensure underwriting integrity through appropriate deployment of capacity whilst working within our clients underwriting guidelines and controls, consistency of approach towards risk selection, pricing, and use of capacity whilst recognising market conditions.

Skills & Experience Required -

  • Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of Multinational Property Underwriting, the insurance market and competitors.
  • Solid experience of dealing with brokers and clients.
  • Results driven with ability to make own decisions and work on own initiative.
  • An experienced professional who is recognised externally.
  • Experience of leadership, training, mentoring and people development is desired.
  • Expected to have ACII qualification, with considerable market experience. Continues to develop technical and broader business skills.

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