Assistant Underwriter

  • Job Reference: 00000930-1
  • Date Posted: 26 May 2026
  • Recruiter: Massenhove Recruitment
  • Location: London
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Underwriter, Underwriting Support
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Contact: Tony Massenhove
  • Email: tony@massenhove.co.uk
  • Telephone: 0333 121 8000

Job Description

 

 

 

 

 

On behalf of several Managing General Agents (MGA) we are looking for Underwriters from Senior to Assistant Underwriter level, for the following classes of business:

 

  • Commercial Combined

     

  • Commercial Property (UK) / Property Owners / HNW

     

  • Liability

 

Working for an MGA you will be able to offer clients flexible products allowing you to tailor client’s needs, ensuring a seamless experience that sets the benchmark for customer service in the industry.

 

Purpose of Role/Job Overview:

• Underwrite and price UK risks in line with underwriting guidelines, appetite, and delegated authority.

• Drive profitable growth through accurate underwriting of new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments.

• Respond to broker enquiries received direct or via online quote platforms, email, and direct submissions.

• Build and maintain strong broker relationships across UK markets, with existing broker contacts considered highly advantageous.

• Ensure underwriting decisions are technically sound, compliant with FCA regulations, and meet service level expectations.

• Contribute to product development and refinement based on broker feedback, market trends, and risk appetite.

• Collaborate with internal teams including operations, compliance, and sales to ensure smooth policy lifecycle management.

• Use data and reporting tools to monitor performance, identify trends, and support continuous improvement.

• Represent our clients brand positively through professional communication and a strong service.

 

Key Accountabilities:

• Meeting and where possible, exceeding brokers service levels and expectations.

• Identifies cover and hazards that will impact on the acceptance, pricing, or terms applicable to a risk.

• Understands the impact of claims and risk management on the performance of a case and demonstrates an ability to review taking these factors into account.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key trading partners to maximize influence.

• Support the development and operation of sales campaigns to drive the acquisition of profitable business.

 

Other Activities, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop market awareness.

• Maintain good working relationships with all internal departments.

• Maintain an open communication ethos with colleagues and managers.

• Demonstrate “model behaviours”

• Comply with all legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements to ensure obligations are met.

• Contribute to wider business activities.

• Operate within individual underwriting authorities and guidelines.

 

Applicants should possess a minimum of 2 years Underwriting experience of UK risks.

 

All our clients offer competitive salaries and flexible benefits package – Please contact us to discuss.