Northreach
Insurance Underwriter
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About Northreach
Northreach is a dynamic recruitment agency that connects businesses with top talent across the Financial Services sector. We specialise in delivering a seamless recruitment experience for both clients and candidates, supporting growth, innovation, and long-term career development.
Job Opportunity
We are working with a growing specialist insurance business that is looking to strengthen its underwriting team in London.
Role Overview
This is an opportunity for an underwriter to take responsibility for managing and developing a portfolio of commercial business. The role will involve reviewing new and existing risks, agreeing appropriate terms, and working closely with brokers and internal stakeholders to support profitable growth.
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Responsibilities
- Assess and underwrite new and renewal business
- Review submissions and evaluate relevant risk information
- Prepare quotations and agree pricing, terms, and conditions
- Manage referrals and more complex or non-standard cases
- Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and distribution partners
- Monitor portfolio performance and identify emerging trends
- Support the ongoing development of underwriting guidelines
- Contribute to product reviews and wider underwriting initiatives
- Work closely with claims, actuarial, operations, and business development teams
Requirements
- Approximately 2–5 years of commercial underwriting experience
- Experience within casualty, liability, financial lines, cyber, technology, property, or specialist commercial insurance
- Strong technical underwriting and commercial decision-making skills
- Experience managing new business, renewals, and referrals
- Confident in communicating with brokers and internal stakeholders
- Able to manage priorities and make decisions independently
- Strong attention to detail and a clear understanding of portfolio performance
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Additional Experience
Experience gained within an insurer, MGA, Lloyd’s syndicate, or specialist underwriting business would be beneficial.
Suitable Candidates
This opportunity would suit an underwriter looking to broaden their technical experience, take greater ownership of a portfolio, and progress within a growing London underwriting team.
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