Technical Motor Underwriter
Closing Date: 28/03/2026
Locations: Bristol, Leeds, London (Hybrid)
DLG is evolving. Across every part of our business, teams are embracing new opportunities and putting customers at the heart of everything they do. Whether you're already part of DLG or considering joining us, you’ll have the chance to be recognised for your skills, build on them, and be empowered to do your very best.
What You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you’ll help shape and strengthen our Motor Underwriting capability, ensuring our products remain competitive, compliant and customer‑focused.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Managing and responding to technical underwriting referrals
* Reviewing and updating policy wordings and technical documentation
* Assessing underwriting criteria, trends and emerging risks
* Partnering with the Technical Referral Unit, Claims, Operations and Trading teams
* Reviewing question sets, PCW mappings, product cover and limits
* Enhancing underwriting controls, including developing decline strategies
* Working closely with Counter Fraud teams to strengthen quote‑stage fraud controls
What You’ll Need
We’re looking for someone with strong technical capability, analytical thinking and a collaborative mindset.
You’ll bring:
* Experience within UK personal lines insurance, ideally Motor
* Proven technical underwriting expertise
* Strong analytical skills to balance customer and commercial outcomes
* Understanding of relevant insurance regulations and market trends
* A Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualification at any level — essential
* Excellent attention to detail and stakeholder engagement skills
* Ability to innovate and work at pace across multiple initiatives
Ways of Working
Our hybrid model offers a ‘best of both worlds’ approach. Colleagues typically spend at least 2 days a week in the office, with flexibility depending on role and team requirements.
Benefits
We recognise we wouldn’t be where we are today without our colleagues. That’s why we offer excellent benefits designed to suit your lifestyle:
* 9% employer‑contributed pension
* 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free Green Flag breakdown cover
* Optional Health and Dental insurance
* EV car scheme
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Buy‑as‑you‑earn share scheme
* Employee discounts and cashback
* Plus many more
Be Yourself
Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity of background and thinking makes us stronger. We're proud to be one of the UK’s Top 50 Inclusive Employers and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive.
If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, our team will be happy to support you.
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