Property Underwriter

https://www.strideresource.com/job-search/5886-property-underwriter/general-insurance/job2026-10-01 15:27:502026-10-28 Stride Resources
Job Type Permanent Full Time
Location London
Area 173 London
Sector General InsuranceGeneral Insurance - Underwriting
Salary £60k - 75k per year
Currency gbp
Start Date ASAP
Advertiser Mark Holloway
Job Ref 87269
Job Views 92
Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading global insurer that has enjoyed significant growth over recent years and is now looking to strengthen its London Property underwriting team.

With ambitious plans to build on this success, the business is seeking a commercially minded, new business-focused Property Underwriter who can help drive further growth, develop strong broker relationships and contribute to the continued success of its UK operations.

This is an opportunity to join an established, well-respected insurer with a strong market presence, a broad product offering and a genuine appetite for new business.

As a Property Underwriter you will be:

Working as part of an experienced underwriting team, you'll take responsibility for identifying, developing and securing profitable new business opportunities across a diverse portfolio of commercial property risks.

Key responsibilities will include:


  • Underwriting new business Property risks, balancing technical risk assessment with commercial decision-making.
  • Developing and maintaining strong relationships with an established panel of brokers, identifying opportunities to grow the portfolio.
  • Proactively generating new business through broker engagement, pipeline management and market development.
  • Negotiating terms, pricing and coverage to deliver competitive solutions while maintaining underwriting discipline.
  • Working closely with colleagues across underwriting, distribution and other specialist teams to maximise opportunities.
  • Contributing to the wider underwriting strategy and supporting the continued profitable growth of the Property portfolio.

As a Property Underwriter:

We're looking for an property underwriter who enjoys the commercial side of the role and has the confidence and technical ability to develop new business in a competitive market.

You will have:


  • Strong experience ofunderwriting large and complex commercial Property risks within the UK insurance market.
  • A proven ability to develop broker relationships and convert new business opportunities.
  • Strong technical underwriting skills, with a sound understanding of risk selection, pricing and portfolio profitability.
  • A proactive, commercially driven approach and the confidence to negotiate with brokers.
  • The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative and ambitious team.

As a Property Underwriter you will get


  • Salary circa £75,000
  • Company Bonus structure based on performance
  • Extensive Benefits Package
  • A chance to operate within a dynamic and highly successful underwriting team
  • Good career progression prospects

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