Commercial Underwriter
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £40,000.0 to £50,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Up to £50,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 December 2025 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC3M 4AJ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4750274_1764259718 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining an established and growing MGA that is committed to delivering innovative solutions and exceptional service to its clients. The business has a strong reputation in the market for underwriting expertise and a collaborative approach. This is an exciting time to become part of a forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, encourages new ideas, and provide a personal approach and a professional service. Due to expansion within their team, a position for a property/commercial combined Underwriter has arisen.
Your new role
In this role, working as an Underwriter, you will play a central role in strengthening and developing your team's underwriting capabilities across an established portfolio while driving growth through new business opportunities. You will be bringing your technical experience to this role supporting the refinement of underwriting processes, procedures and strategies. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality underwriting across both the existing portfolio and new business pipeline, ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely handling of new business, renewals, and adjustments. This includes refining and maintaining workflows, supporting efficient processing, ensuring the accurate issuance of policy documentation, and maintaining robust oversight of underwriting data, systems, and controls. Other key responsibilities include building and maintaining relationships with intermediaries, agents and brokers, proactively managing all communication around new business opportunities and renewal activities, managing your own property renewal portfolio and providing high service standards.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you must have proven underwriting experience within Property or Commercial combined risks and a strong understanding of risk selection and portfolio management. You will need to demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with brokers and internal stakeholders. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with underwriting platforms are essential. A CII qualification (Cert CII or higher) is preferred, and you should bring a proactive, commercially aware approach with attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE IN UNDERWRITING EITHER COMMERCIAL OR PROPERTY BUSINESS
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits. You will benefit from professional development and training support, as well as working in a collaborative and supportive environment that values your contribution and expertise.
What you need to do now
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