Senior Commercial Trading Underwriter

Job Title:

Senior Development Underwriter - Commercial Lines

Location:

London (Home Based) Salary:
Up to £90,000 DOE  Excellent Benefits A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Development Underwriter to join its growing Commercial Lines team. This is a senior role focused on driving profitable new business growth, strengthening broker relationships, and delivering high-quality underwriting expertise across the SME sector. This opportunity suits a confident trading underwriter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates comfortably within delegated authority, and enjoys influencing brokers to secure strong outcomes.

The Role Underwrite and trade new business across a range of commercial products in line with appetite and SLAs Build and develop strong broker relationships across the South West region Work closely with Business Development Managers to drive growth and market presence Act as a senior referral point for colleagues and support technical development within the team Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, delegated authority, TCF, and regulatory requirements Respond to broker queries in a professional, commercial, and solutions-focused manner Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to wider business strategy About You Essential:
Minimum 3-5 years' commercial underwriting experience (Property & Casualty) Strong trading capability with proven broker relationship management skills Excellent communication and influencing ability Highly organised with strong technical and decision-making skills Ability to manage competing priorities effectively Cert CII qualified; ACII or working towards preferred Desirable:
Experience operating within a delegated authority environment Experience mentoring or supporting junior underwriters You will bring commercial acumen, technical confidence, and a proactive approach to driving growth while maintaining underwriting discipline. Benefits Competitive salary (up to £90,000 DOE) Private healthcare Generous pension scheme Strong career development opportunities Contact Expert:
Jon Hunt, Regional Director on Email: