Commercial Underwriter

Posting date:	28 January 2026
Salary:	£45,000.0 to £60,000.0 per year
Additional salary information:	unto c£60,000
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	27 February 2026
Location:	City of London, London, EC3M 4AJ
Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	4763000_1769609720

Summary

Your new company
Your new company is a well-established insurance business with a strong presence in the commercial market. They are recognised for their disciplined underwriting approach, customer-focused solutions and long-standing broker relationships. With a commitment to sustainable growth and technical excellence, the business offers a collaborative environment for all staff. Due to expansion within their commercial team, a position for a Commercial Underwriter has arisen.

Your new role

In this role, working as a Commercial
Underwriter, you will play a central role in strengthening and developing your team's underwriting capabilities across an established portfolio as well as being able to drive 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 (who you will be liaising with daily), proactively managing all communication around new business opportunities and renewal activities, managing your own renewal portfolio and providing high service standards.

What you'll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you must have proven underwriting experience handling Commercial Combined business to include Property and Casualty or Property or Liability 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. ACII 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 COMMERCIAL COMBINED BUSINESS.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £60,000 + 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. this role could be based City/Home depending on experience What you need to do now


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