Commercial Underwriter

Birmingham

An established and growing underwriting business is looking to appoint an Assistant Underwriter to join its Commercial team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with insurance, broking or underwriting experience to step into a broad, developmental role with real long-term career potential.

As a Commercial Underwriter you will:

Be working closely with experienced underwriters, you will support the management of new and existing business across a varied commercial portfolio. The role offers exposure to underwriting support, broker servicing, account management and portfolio analysis, making it ideal for someone keen to build both technical knowledge and commercial confidence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting new business, renewals, mid-term adjustments and cancellations.
• Reviewing risks, preparing documentation and assisting with underwriting decisions.
• Building strong relationships with brokers and delivering a responsive service.
• Supporting reporting, monitoring and data analysis across the portfolio.
• Identifying trends, anomalies and emerging risks, escalating where appropriate.
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting compliance and governance standards.

As a Commercial Underwriter you will have:

Experience in an insurance, broking or underwriting environment and be looking for the next step in their career. Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple priorities will all be important in this role.

They are likely to be looking for someone who offers:

• A genuine interest in underwriting and a desire to build a long-term career in the market.
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Confidence working with data, systems and day-to-day administration.
• The ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• CII qualifications, or a desire to work towards them, would be beneficial.

As a Commercial Underwriter you will get:

An opportunity to join a supportive and well-regarded business where development is taken seriously. Alongside a competitive salary, the successful candidate will benefit from structured progression, professional study support and a broad benefits package designed to support both work and life.

Package highlights include:

• Competitive salary.
• Minimum 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
• Pension contribution.
• Life assurance and income protection.

This role will suit someone who wants more than just an administration-based underwriting support position and is looking for a genuine route into a long-term underwriting career.