Underwriting Business Development Specialist

3 days ago


York, York City, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time
About the Role

ENGINEERINGUK is seeking a talented Underwriting Business Development Specialist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior technical underwriter to develop and implement business strategies, driving growth and revenue across our commercial underwriting portfolio.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex commercial underwriting cases and referrals, providing technical expertise in a regulatory environment. They will also be able to evidence experience of developing and coaching others or have supported their peers to gain authority.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Developing and implementing business strategies
  • Driving growth and revenue across our commercial underwriting portfolio
  • Managing a broad range of complex commercial underwriting cases and referrals

This role offers a salary of up to £57,500 depending on skill set and experience, plus an annual bonus of up to 17.5% of salary and a contributory pension scheme.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • High attention to detail while applying pragmatism and logical thinking
  • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Experience of building and managing effective stakeholder relationships
  • Experience of writing reports (desirable)


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