Professional Indemnity Underwriter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Bristol
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Insurance
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SKILLS

Professional Indemnity Insurance Financial Lines Underwriting Underwriting Authority Risk Assessment Broker Relationship Management Regulatory Compliance CII Qualification Team Collaboration

FULL DESCRIPTION

Professional Indemnity Underwriter

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an experienced Professional Indemnity Underwriter to join the Underwriting team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. This role can be based in either Bristol, Leeds, Witham or London office. There is an expectation to be in the Bristol office once per month with the wider team however the remaining time is flexible on hybrid working.

We will rely on you to:

  • Contribute to and implement the underwriting strategy for all products, working within our established risk appetite
  • Directly contribute towards financial KPI’s, including balancing the achievement of revenue without any detriment to underwriting profitability
  • Deliver [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] service levels on all authorised products
  • Have significant awareness of and ensure adherence of all regulatory requirements, guidelines and working practices – both internally and externally
  • Spot distribution trends and report back on broker behaviours.
  • Manage quality first and underwriting peer review requirements to identify areas for underwriting and product improvement
  • Act within underwriting authority
  • Have an in depth knowledge of relevant class/ product specialisms
  • Keep pace with market trends and developments for authorised industry segments
  • Build strong relationships with broking and capacity partners
  • Build strong relationship with internal stakeholders

What you need to have:

  • Good understanding of the Professional Indemnity insurance market
  • At least 2 years financial lines underwriting experience
  • Have held underwriting authority for chosen class of business previously
  • Knowledge of the in scope product and trade range
  • Experience of working in teams and successful record of delivering results
  • Progress towards CII qualification desirable or equivalent experience

What makes you stand out:

  • Financial Lines Underwriting Experience
  • Progress towards a CII qualification or equivalent experience is a plus.
  • The ability to handle a diverse workload with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Resilience and enthusiasm to thrive in a fast-paced environment while eager to learn.

Why join our team

  • We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
  • We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
  • Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Risk is a business of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Risk, visit [Employer hidden].com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a connected culture of talented, inspired individuals, and a work environment where colleagues can grow and succeed. At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], your voice is heard, your skills are sharpened and your ambitions nurtured. We value diversity in thought and background and are looking for individuals who are up for the challenge of creating the insurance enterprise of the future. If that’s you, join us on our journey—with us by your side, you’ll be ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Insurance Managers LLC (“[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]”) is one of the world’s largest managing general underwriters with locations in the US, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Australia. It handles more than $4 billion USD in premium on behalf of numerous insurance carriers, through a large network of more than 20,000 active insurance agents and brokers. With deep, specialized underwriting expertise, the company delivers a wide range of insurance solutions – from specialty property and casualty and professional liability insurance to group and retiree benefits. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to building on 65-plus years of experience to develop products and services that address the complex needs of its customers. For more information, visit www.victorinsurance.com.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [contact hidden].

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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