Senior Commercial Underwriter - Glasgow
Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Senior Commercial Underwriter to join our dynamic team in Glasgow. This role is pivotal in shaping our commercial underwriting strategy, mentoring junior underwriters, and driving profitable growth across our mid-market and corporate portfolios.
Key Responsibilities
• Underwriting Excellence: Assess, price, and manage complex commercial risks across property, liability, motor fleet, and specialty lines.
• Portfolio Management: Maintain and grow a profitable book of business, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines and risk appetite.
• Broker Engagement: Cultivate strong relationships with regional brokers, delivering bespoke solutions and negotiating terms to secure new business.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Support and coach junior underwriters, fostering technical development and promoting best practices.
• Strategic Input: Collaborate with underwriting managers and product teams to refine underwriting strategies and contribute to business planning.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to FCA regulations, internal policies, and audit requirements.
Skills & Experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial underwriting, ideally within mid-market or corporate sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of UK commercial insurance products and market dynamics.
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence across internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Experience using underwriting platforms and decision-support tools.
• Cert CII or Dip CII qualification preferred; support available for further study.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus.
• Hybrid working model (typically 2–3 days in office).
• 25+ days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support.
• Career development pathways and leadership training.