Property Underwriter - UK SME Market
| Posting date: | 13 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £75,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Massenhove Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Mass-PUW11 |
Summary
Property Underwriter
Purpose of Role/Job Overview
Underwrite and price regional UK commercial property risks in line with underwriting guidelines, appetite, and delegated authority.
Drive profitable growth through accurate underwriting of new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments.
Respond to broker enquiries received via online quote platforms, email, and direct submissions.
Build and maintain strong broker relationships across regional UK markets, with existing broker contacts considered highly advantageous.
Ensure underwriting decisions are technically sound, compliant with FCA regulations, and meet service level expectations.
Contribute to product development and refinement based on broker feedback, market trends, and risk appetite.
Collaborate with internal teams including operations, compliance, and sales to ensure smooth policy lifecycle management.
Use data and reporting tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and support continuous improvement.
Represent the brand positively through professional communication and a strong service ethic.
Key Accountabilities
Meeting and where possible, exceeding brokers service levels and expectations.
Identifies cover and hazards that will impact on the acceptance, pricing, or terms applicable to a risk.
Understands the impact of claims and risk management on the performance of a case and demonstrates an ability to review taking these factors into account.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key trading partners to maximize influence.
Support the development and operation of sales campaigns to drive the acquisition of profitable business.
Other Activities, Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain and develop market awareness.
Maintain good working relationships with all internal departments.
Maintain an open communication ethos with colleagues and managers.
Demonstrate “model behaviours”
Comply with all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements to ensure obligations are met.
Contribute to wider business activities.
Operate within individual underwriting authorities and guidelines.
Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.
Purpose of Role/Job Overview
Underwrite and price regional UK commercial property risks in line with underwriting guidelines, appetite, and delegated authority.
Drive profitable growth through accurate underwriting of new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments.
Respond to broker enquiries received via online quote platforms, email, and direct submissions.
Build and maintain strong broker relationships across regional UK markets, with existing broker contacts considered highly advantageous.
Ensure underwriting decisions are technically sound, compliant with FCA regulations, and meet service level expectations.
Contribute to product development and refinement based on broker feedback, market trends, and risk appetite.
Collaborate with internal teams including operations, compliance, and sales to ensure smooth policy lifecycle management.
Use data and reporting tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and support continuous improvement.
Represent the brand positively through professional communication and a strong service ethic.
Key Accountabilities
Meeting and where possible, exceeding brokers service levels and expectations.
Identifies cover and hazards that will impact on the acceptance, pricing, or terms applicable to a risk.
Understands the impact of claims and risk management on the performance of a case and demonstrates an ability to review taking these factors into account.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key trading partners to maximize influence.
Support the development and operation of sales campaigns to drive the acquisition of profitable business.
Other Activities, Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain and develop market awareness.
Maintain good working relationships with all internal departments.
Maintain an open communication ethos with colleagues and managers.
Demonstrate “model behaviours”
Comply with all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements to ensure obligations are met.
Contribute to wider business activities.
Operate within individual underwriting authorities and guidelines.
Along with our client, we are committed to a diverse workforce and as such recruit from a wide available pool of talent, with the hiring, assessment and selection process being fair, free from bias and one which ensures the right person is selected for the job, based on merit. We treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances.
A copy of our D&I policy can be made available upon request.