- Location
- Chelmsford
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Insurance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Vincere
Description
Senior P&C Underwriter - Existing Business
Salary: Circa £55k + Benefits
Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid Working Available)
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter to join our Underwriting Team, focusing on Existing Business.
This is a key role responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of commercial risks, strengthening broker relationships, and driving profitable retention. You’ll play an important part in maintaining underwriting discipline while delivering a competitive and service-led proposition.
While the role offers hybrid working, there may be occasional travel depending on business needs.
The Role
As a Senior P&C Underwriter - Existing Business, you will:
- Manage and retain a portfolio of complex commercial Property & Casualty risks.
- Deliver profitable underwriting decisions aligned to appetite and strategy.
- Conduct broker portfolio reviews to drive retention and rate improvement.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted broker relationships.
- Provide technical referral support and guidance to colleagues.
- Support renewal negotiations to secure sustainable, profitable outcomes.
- Maintain accurate audit trails and ensure full regulatory compliance.
- Stay informed on market trends, legislation, and competitor activity.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 5 years’ experience underwriting complex commercial P&C risks.
- Strong experience managing existing business portfolios.
- Proven ability to deliver retention and profitability targets.
- Excellent broker relationship management skills.
- Commercially focused and decisive underwriting approach.
- Ability to operate independently while supporting wider team objectives.
- Dip CII qualified (or working towards).
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking underwriting environment where technical expertise, broker partnerships, and disciplined underwriting drive long-term success. You’ll be empowered to make decisions, influence portfolio performance, and contribute to sustainable growth.
Contact Expert:
Emily Doull-Reeves, Associate Director – Underwriting on 07889 672926
Email: [email protected]
