A leading UK insurer's is looking for a Multiclass Senior Underwriter to join their Birmingham team, taking a leading role in driving profitable portfolio performance while building strong broker relationships across the region. This is a high-impact role where your expertise, judgement, and market knowledge will directly influence commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Underwrite new business, renewals, and MTAs using robust technical judgement, leading trading conversations and negotiating complex deals while shaping and influencing broker relationships at a senior level
Use data and insight to make high-quality, commercially-balanced decisions with genuine autonomy, taking ownership of portfolio performance and risk selection across your regional patch
Support and coach less experienced underwriters across the team, sharing knowledge and helping develop the next generation of commercial underwriting talent
Collaborate closely with regional leaders to drive trading and growth strategies, bringing visibility, influence, and the authority to make decisions that matter to the business
Qualifications
Significant experience in commercial underwriting or broking (mid-market or above) with strong technical underwriting skills and ability to assess and price complex risks
Confidence in leading senior trading conversations with proven ability to negotiate commercially balanced outcomes while maintaining strong broker relationships
Experience coaching or supporting junior underwriters (desirable), solid understanding of FCA requirements and regulatory responsibilities, combined with commercial drive and analytical mindset