Underwriter

Avencia are partnered with a leading insurer who are looking to recruit an Underwriter to join their Professional Management Risks (PMR) team in their London office.

The role focuses on generating new business across a diverse range of professional indemnity policies, including life science and technology, with a strong emphasis on building and maintaining strong broker relationships. This role is suited to motivated, results-driven individuals with expertise and a desire to help build a market-leading business.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality underwriting in line with company guidelines and authority levels to meet profitability targets.
• Underwrite complex new business within authority and work towards agreed financial goals.
• Provide an efficient new business service to brokers to maintain strong relationships and secure opportunities.
• Keep broker data accurate and up to date in the CRM system.
• Work with the team to identify and progress prospects from the broker panel, recording activity in line with CRM procedures.
• Support a coaching culture that encourages consistent, high-quality underwriting across the team.
• Build pipeline with partner brokers to drive growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver strong outcomes for brokers and their clients.

Skills & experience

• Professional indemnity underwriting or broking experience (essential)
• Proven track record of building strong broker relationships and achieving targets
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and CRM systems, with a willingness to learn new tools
• Demonstrated ability to win business while maintaining underwriting discipline