Development Underwriter

Development Underwriter

Salary: Up to £60,000 (DOE)

Working Hours: 36.5 per week

We're partnering with a well-established insurer that is looking to appoint a Development Underwriter to join its Commercial Lines function. This hybrid role combines home working with regular broker visits across Yorkshire and the North East, along with occasional travel to regional offices. It's a great opportunity to step into a supportive, people-focused organisation that values professional development and collaborative working.

Responsibilities of the Development Underwriter:

• Develop and maintain strong broker relationships across a defined Mid-Market panel, including training sessions, social engagement, and performance reviews.
• Underwrite and manage commercial risks profitably, both remotely and during face-to-face broker meetings.
• Build a healthy new business pipeline and use trading tools to support competitive placement.
• Promote the organisation's Mid-Market, SME, and Schemes propositions through regular broker engagement.
• Support retention, rate improvement, and wider regional performance targets.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation within internal systems.
• Keep abreast of market trends, broker behaviour, and relevant legal or regulatory developments.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency within the Mid-Market space.

What we are looking for:

• Strong relationship builder with experience developing broker partnerships.
• Proven underwriting capability across complex and high-value commercial risks.
• Confident portfolio manager with an analytical, commercially minded approach.
• Track record of meeting financial and performance targets.
• Supportive team player with strong technical and interpersonal skills.
• Clear communicator able to influence, negotiate, and present confidently.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Previous insurance experience is essential.

Benefits of the Development Underwriter role:

• Hybrid working with flexitime.
• Annual pay review and performance-related bonus scheme.
• 25 - 27 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell additional leave.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions (up to 9% depending on employee input).
• Access to wellbeing support, medical benefits, and professional development opportunities.
• Additional lifestyle and financial perks.

The employer is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and can provide reasonable adjustments where required. Applicants must currently reside in the UK with full, unrestricted right to work, as sponsorship is not available.

Ready to take the leap?

If you're an experienced Commercial looking for progression, flexibility and a genuinely supportive environment, we're keen to chat!

Apply now with your CV or contact one of our specialist consultants quoting job reference NJR16300