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Development Underwriter - SME

Manchester, England, GBFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

SME Underwriter managing profitability, growth, and retention of a book of business for small to medium-sized businesses across property and casualty products.

Role type

Senior IC underwriter (commercial insurance)

Builds

Property and Casualty insurance policies for SMEs

Domain

Insurance / Property & Casualty

Required skills

risk analysis, negotiation, portfolio management, financial analysis, product knowledge, regulatory knowledge, broker relationship management, pipeline planning, mentoring

Preferred skills

industry analysis, project management, cross-selling identification

Technologies

E-Trade platforms

Responsibilities

Underwrite and negotiate risks to minimize risk and maximize profitability; manage assigned book of business for low to moderately complex accounts; proactively manage portfolio to achieve KPIs and target new business; identify opportunities to write additional lines of business; utilize technology platforms to quote and bind E-Trade risk; cultivate and maintain relationships with brokers; develop and execute individual pipeline and retention plans; train and mentor less experienced underwriters.

Seniority

Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC