Senior Commercial Trading Underwriter

  • Trades Workforce Solutions
  • Apr 07, 2026
Full time Banking

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Development Underwriter - Commercial Lines

Location: London (Home Based)

Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Development Underwriter to join its growing Commercial Lines team. This is a senior role focused on driving profitable new business growth, strengthening broker relationships, and delivering high-quality underwriting expertise across the SME sector.

This opportunity suits a confident trading underwriter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates comfortably within delegated authority, and enjoys influencing brokers to secure strong outcomes.

The Role
  • Underwrite and trade new business across a range of commercial products in line with appetite and SLAs
  • Build and develop strong broker relationships across the London & home counties regions
  • Work closely with Business Development Managers to drive growth and market presence
  • Act as a senior referral point for colleagues and support technical development within the team
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, delegated authority, TCF, and regulatory requirements
  • Respond to broker queries in a professional, commercial, and solutions-focused manner
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to wider business strategy
About You Essential:
  • Minimum 3-5 years' commercial underwriting experience (Property & Casualty)
  • Strong trading capability with proven broker relationship management skills
  • Excellent communication and influencing ability
  • Highly organised with strong technical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
  • Cert CII qualified; ACII or working towards preferred
Desirable:
  • Experience operating within a delegated authority environment
  • Experience mentoring or supporting junior underwriters

You will bring commercial acumen, technical confidence, and a proactive approach to driving growth while maintaining underwriting discipline.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary (up to £90,000 DOE)
  • Private healthcare
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Strong career development opportunities
Contact Expert:

Jon Hunt, Regional Director on

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