Property & Liability Underwriter

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for multiple Property & Liability underwriting positions in Leeds with a leading UK insurer. These roles offer genuine career progression, portfolio ownership, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, established team across New Business and Existing Business functions.

Available Positions:

1. Mid Market Senior Underwriter - Property & Liability (New Business)

2. New Business Trading Underwriter - Property & Liability

3. Existing Business Trading Underwriter - Property & Liability (Multiple Positions)

4. Senior Existing Business Trading Underwriter - Property & Liability

Key Responsibilities (Across Roles):

• Underwrite Property and Liability business within agreed authority levels and guidelines
• Build and maintain strong broker and customer relationships across the regional market
• Manage your own portfolio to deliver growth, retention, and performance targets
• Provide technical support, guidance, and (for Senior role) coaching to team members
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent customer outcomes
• Make sound technical and commercial underwriting decisions
• Maintain FCA compliance and underwriting governance standards

Essential Requirements:

• Proven Property and Liability underwriting experience in commercial or mid-market space
• Strong broker-facing and relationship management capabilities
• Technical decision-making ability with commercial mindset
• Good understanding of FCA regulation and underwriting governance
• Experience working within large or complex insurance organisations
• For Senior Role: Leadership experience with proven coaching and mentoring capabilities

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus (8-10% depending on role)
• Generous pension scheme – up to 14% employer contribution
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Private medical benefit
• Up to £1,200 free shares per year through Matching Share Plan
• Save As You Earn share scheme
• Up to 40% discount on company products and other retailer discounts
• Hybrid working model (minimum 50% office-based in Leeds)
• 3 paid volunteering days annually
• Flexible benefits including sustainability options (cycle to work)
• Comprehensive parental and carer's leave policies
• Wellbeing support and tools