Development Underwriter

Development Underwriter – South West

Location: South West UK

Salary: Competitive + attractive package

Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Development Underwriter to join a growing insurance business across the South West.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced underwriter who is commercially minded, confident dealing with brokers and, most importantly, has a proven ability to develop and grow a profitable book of business .

You don’t need to be tied to one specific product line. We’re open to candidates with experience across multiple classes of commercial insurance who can demonstrate that they are a strong developer with the drive to build relationships and win business.

What We're Looking For

We’re keen to speak with Development Underwriters who have:

• Strong commercial underwriting experience across one or multiple product lines.
• A proven track record of business development and portfolio growth .
• Excellent broker and intermediary relationships across the South West.
• The ability to identify opportunities and turn them into profitable business.
• Strong technical underwriting knowledge combined with a genuine commercial mindset.
• Experience across areas such as Property, Casualty, Motor, SME, Commercial Combined, Financial Lines or other commercial classes .
• The confidence to develop new broker relationships while strengthening existing partnerships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach and the ambition to make a real impact.

The Person

This role is less about ticking a specific product box and more about what you can deliver .

If you’re a confident underwriter who enjoys getting out into the market, building broker relationships, spotting opportunities and growing a profitable book, we want to hear from you.

If you’re a strong developer with a commercial mindset, your experience could be transferable.

📩 Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation.