Schemes Underwriter

The Role

The successful candidate will join a well-established portfolio within the Social Welfare and Care sector, working alongside experienced Underwriters and long-standing broker partners, with excellent scope for development.

There is a clear pathway for progression, with opportunities to broaden product exposure into areas such as Medical Malpractice and wider liability-led schemes.

This role can be based in Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, or Croydon
. The team operate a hybrid working pattern (3 days per week in the office), with occasional travel to an office hub.

You will initially focus on managing and supporting an established portfolio of Social Welfare and Care schemes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing referrals and operating within agreed service levels and underwriting authority
• Reviewing surveys and working closely with partner administration teams
• Monitoring inboxes and ensuring timely turnaround of referrals
• Providing clear and constructive feedback to broker partners
• Building strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and broker partners
• Supporting the performance and improvement of delegated binder portfolios
• Becoming involved in additional portfolios as new schemes and opportunities develop.

• Solid liability-led underwriting experience (typically 3+ years)
• Exposure to both new business and renewals
• Strong broker relationships and confident communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for growing portfolios
• Experience in Schemes/delegated business
• Experience underwriting Care/Social Welfare policies
• 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave
• Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer