Senior Commercial Underwriter

Company: Employment Specialists
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will underwrite and price New Business profitably, balancing risk and reward. You will nurture strong broker relationships to secure quality business and deliver exceptional service. You will work closely with brokers, including in their offices, to build trust and maximise profitable growth. You will support colleagues with underwriting expertise and procedural guidance, contributing to a high-performing commercial team.

Pay / Benefits

  • Company pension
  • Bonus
  • Private Health cover
  • Life assurance
  • Car Parking
  • Hybrid working

Responsibilities

  • Underwrite and price New Business profitably and accurately
  • Decide on acceptance or rejection of risks
  • Identify and evaluate additional risk information as needed
  • Develop and maintain strong broker relationships through regular contact
  • Assist colleagues with technical and procedural underwriting aspects

Key requirements

  • Strong experience as a Commercial Underwriter
  • Track record of successful broker relationships
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills
  • Ability to build relationships and deliver exceptional customer service
  • Interpersonal skill
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Commercial underwriting
  • Pricing of new business
  • Risk assessment

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Posted: October 8th, 2026