Senior Development Underwriter

Location: Newcastle (Home Based)
Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits

A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Development Underwriter to join its growing Commercial Lines team. This is a senior role focused on driving profitable new business growth, strengthening broker relationships, and delivering high-quality underwriting expertise across the SME sector.

This opportunity suits a confident trading underwriter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, operates comfortably within delegated authority, and enjoys influencing brokers to secure strong outcomes.

• Underwrite and trade new business across a range of commercial products in line with appetite and SLAs
• Build and develop strong broker relationships across the Northern region
• Work closely with Business Development Managers to drive growth and market presence
• Act as a senior referral point for colleagues and support technical development within the team
• Ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines, delegated authority, TCF, and regulatory requirements
• Respond to broker queries in a professional, commercial, and solutions-focused manner
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to wider business strategy

• Minimum 3-5 years' commercial underwriting experience (Property & Casualty)
• Strong trading capability with proven broker relationship management skills
• Excellent communication and influencing ability
• Highly organised with strong technical and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Cert CII qualified; ACII or working towards preferred
• Experience operating within a delegated authority environment
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior underwriters

You will bring commercial acumen, technical confidence, and a proactive approach to driving growth while maintaining underwriting discipline.

• Competitive salary (up to £90,000 DOE)

Scott Norton-Ashley, Senior Regional Consultant on or