Large Corporate Insurance Underwriter

About the role

This is a fantastic 12 month fixed term contract opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to step into the role of Large corporate Insurance Underwriter. This secondment will last for up to 12 months, offering you the chance to dive deep into the world of large corporate insurance and enhance your underwriting expertise. You’ll benefit from training, development opportunities, and a friendly, down-to-earth team culture that makes every day enjoyable.

As a Property Underwriter, you’ll take ownership of your own portfolio, leading on select cases and shaping outcomes by assessing risks, negotiating terms, and delivering high-quality underwriting decisions that uphold [Employer hidden]’s trusted principles and rigorous standards. Our team manages accounts exceeding £100,000 and drives over £200 million in Gross Written Premium Income, placing you right at the heart of a high-performing and strategically vital area of our business.

Internally, this role is known as LCI Underwriter and it offers the chance to be part of a dynamic, supportive environment where your skills and ambition will truly be valued. If you’re ready for a role that rewards dedication and empowers you to make a real difference.

About you

The successful candidate will have experience in underwriting. This could be from an insurer or broker environment.

You will be a strong communicator with the ability to build long lasting relationships. You will be able to influence decisions and adapt your communication style to effectively present information to a range of technical and non-technical audiences.

Essential Skills:

• Underwriting experience (whether in a broker or insurance company) is a requirement.
• Commercial underwriting experience is preferable.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work well within a team
• A strategic and forward-thinking mindset.
• Having a CII qualification or working towards would be desirable, however it is not essential.

*At [Employer hidden], we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique.  We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.*

*We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during  the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.*

*We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.*

Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs
• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme
• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of [Employer hidden] insurance policies.
• Salary sacrifice employee car scheme - subject to eligibility