Commercial Underwriting Specialist

19 hours ago


York, York City, United Kingdom NFU Mutual Full time

About the Role

NFU Mutual's Large Corporate Insurance Department manages its largest and most complex corporate risks, with premiums over £100,000. As a Commercial Underwriter, you will oversee £200 million in Gross Written Premiums (GWPI), underwriting Property, Liability, and Motor Fleet risks to drive sustainable, long-term profitable growth.

Your work will ensure fair outcomes and exceptional customer service, aligned with the company's risk appetite and financial goals. You'll also be responsible for delivering short-term and one-off projects and activities. Additionally, you will handle policy cancellations, resolve complaints, and provide agents and brokers with support during client meetings to enhance customer value and uphold NFU Mutual's reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage Large Corporate Insurance cases with premiums over £100k
  • Oversee £200 million in GWPI, underwriting Property, Liability, and Motor Fleet risks
  • Ensure fair outcomes and exceptional customer service
  • Deliver short-term and one-off projects and activities
  • Handle policy cancellations, resolve complaints, and provide agent/broker support

About You:

You'll be a Commercial Underwriting professional with extensive underwriting experience in Commercial Property, Liability, or Motor Fleet risks gained within the UK general insurance market. To join our team, you'll also have:

  • Experience of coaching, mentoring, and training colleagues
  • Confident Communicator with experience of leading and influencing risk decisions
  • The ability to make rational and logical decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to work well within a team
  • A strategic and forward-thinking mindset

Salary and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary up to £60,000 depending on experience, plus an annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary), contributory pension scheme (up to 20%), and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme.



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