Senior Underwriter

https://www.strideresource.com/job-search/5593-senior-underwriter/executive-roles/bristol/job2026-07-06 08:15:242026-08-02 Stride Resources
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location Bristol
Area Bristol, England Bristol England Bristol
Sector General InsuranceGeneral Insurance - UnderwritingGeneral Insurance - Sales & DevelopmentGeneral Insurance - Executive Roles
Salary £70k - 80k per year + Great benefits package
Currency gbp
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser Mark Holloway
Job Ref 82410
Job Views 3
Description

Senior Underwriter

Join an insurance business built on collaboration, expertise and innovation, where the goal is simple: help clients and partners move forward and achieve more. This role is all about driving profitable growth, building strong broker relationships and making smart underwriting decisions that deliver results.

As a Senior Underwriter you will:


  • Drive regional growth by hitting income, profit and performance targets
  • Manage a portfolio of broker accounts, balancing strong relationships with commercial discipline
  • Underwrite new business, renewals and mid-term changes within agreed authority levels
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with key brokers to strengthen market presence
  • Deliver against premium and loss ratio targets while keeping an eye on long-term profitability
  • Ensure all documentation, surveys and reporting are accurate and up to date
  • Review cases to maintain underwriting quality and consistency
  • Share market insight and technical knowledge with the wider team
  • Work closely with claims, survey and other internal teams to get the best outcomes

As a Senior Underwriter you will have:


  • At least 3 years' experience in commercial underwriting or broking
  • Strong track record of managing and growing broker relationships
  • Confident negotiator with a sharp eye for risk and pricing
  • Commercial mindset with the ability to balance growth and profitability
  • Consistent delivery against targets and objectives
  • Comfortable working across teams in a collaborative environment
  • Solid understanding of the insurance market and trading dynamics

As a Senior Underwriter you will get:


  • Salary circa £80,000
  • Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
  • Company funded Annual Health Check
  • Subsidise Dental, Eye Care and Health Cash Plans
  • Pension with 10% company contribution plus further matching contributions
  • Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover
  • Performance related bonus scheme

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