| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Birmingham |
| Area | Birmingham, England |
| Sector | General Insurance - Underwriting |
| Salary | £45k - 55k per year + 20%bonus, pension, benefits |
| Currency | gbp |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | David Colesby |
| Job Ref | 68751 |
| Job Views | 4 |
- Description
We're working with a well-established UK insurance business to appoint a Property Underwriter into a newly created, growing team within an established business unit. This is an opportunity to join a team from the ground up, shape how it operates, and have direct influence over complex, non-standard property risks.
If you're an experienced insurance professional who enjoys exercising technical judgement and wants a role where your expertise is genuinely valued, this role is worth exploring.
Why this role could be right for you
You'll be a key Property Underwriter in a team handling complex, non-standard property insurance risks, rather than routine or commoditised business.
The role gives you autonomy: you'll assess, agree, and sign off on risks that require technical expertise and judgement.
You'll work with brokers and delegated underwriting partners, influencing appetite, structure, and risk acceptance.
Competitive pay, dependable annual bonuses linked to business performance, and a strong pension scheme.
Low staff turnover and a culture that supports long-term careers.
The chance to shape a new team and its processes, leaving a lasting mark on how the business operates.
What you'll be doing day to day
Underwriting a portfolio of property insurance risks, focusing on non-standard, complex risks.
Acting as a senior referral point within the team, providing guidance and decisions on challenging cases.
Applying technical knowledge to coverage, pricing, terms, and risk selection, ensuring business remains profitable.
Reviewing delegated authority arrangements, monitoring performance, and supporting the development of partnerships.
Tracking portfolio performance, including retention, claims, and pricing, and recommending adjustments as needed.
Contributing to product oversight, including policy wordings, coverage changes, and technical standards.
Supporting colleagues by sharing knowledge and training, helping maintain consistent underwriting quality.
Leading or contributing to short-term projects aimed at improving processes, systems, or team capability.
Who this will suit
A Property Underwriter or senior property-focused underwriter with experience in an insurer or broker.
Strong technical knowledge of UK commercial property insurance.
Comfortable taking responsibility for complex or unusual risks.
Experienced in working with delegated authority arrangements.
A measured, risk-aware approach - prioritising sustainable decisions over volume.
ACII or equivalent is welcome, but not essential.
Location and working pattern
Office-based, with flexibility, in a location commutable from Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Alcester, Evesham, Redditch, Banbury and surrounding towns. The business offers practical, sensible working patterns suitable for experienced insurance professionals.
What's in it for you
A role that respects and uses your experience.
Exposure to technically interesting, non-routine insurance risks.
A new team within a stable, growing business unit, offering influence and career progression.
Competitive remuneration, reliable bonuses, and strong benefits.
A working environment built for longevity, expertise, and professional development.
This Property Underwriter role offers the chance to join a team at the start of its journey, take ownership of complex risks, and shape how a successful business grows.
If this sounds like the right step for you, contact us for a confidential discussion.

