Financial Lines Underwriter

Job Title: Financial Lines Underwriter

Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Location: London

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Our client, a Specialty MGA, is seeking a Financial Lines Underwriter to support the continued growth of their financial lines portfolio. This role is suited to an established London Market Underwriter with a strong broker network and a hunter mentality, who thrives on meeting and engaging with brokers to generate new business.

You will be responsible for underwriting financial lines risks across D&O, FI and Cyber, building and maintaining broker relationships, and contributing to portfolio growth across a range of industry sectors including solicitors, accountants and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Underwrite financial lines risks across D&O, Financial Institutions and Cyber, covering both new business and renewals in line with underwriting appetite
• Develop and grow a profitable portfolio across a range of industry sectors
• Build and maintain strong broker relationships to support new business generation and retention
• Independently assess, rate and price risks in a timely and commercially sound manner
• Ensure underwriting decisions align with internal guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Produce accurate and compliant underwriting documentation
• Contribute to portfolio strategy, product development and market growth initiatives
• Maintain high service standards to support broker satisfaction and retention
• Ensure fair customer outcomes in line with regulatory expectations
• Carry out any additional duties as required

DAY TO DAY

• Review and assess incoming submissions within agreed service levels
• Liaise with brokers to negotiate terms and provide technical underwriting guidance
• Manage a portfolio of business, including renewals and mid-term adjustments
• Build relationships through regular broker interaction, both in-person and virtually
• Maintain accurate records across underwriting systems and documentation
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support underwriting strategy and growth
• Ensure all underwriting activity remains compliant with internal and market standards

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5+ years' underwriting experience within the London Market
• Proven experience underwriting financial lines risks (D&O, FI, Cyber)
• Open to candidates with exposure across various industry sectors including professional services
• Experience or exposure to international markets advantageous
• Strong broker relationships and demonstrable ability to generate new business
• Ability to manage and grow a portfolio profitably
• Strong analytical and decision-making capability

SKILLS

• Hunter mentality with a proactive, business development-focused approach
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with a genuine enjoyment of broker engagement
• Ability to assess complex risks and make sound underwriting decisions
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Professional and confident approach when dealing with brokers and clients
• Ability to contribute to portfolio growth and strategic initiatives

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS

• Progress towards or completion of ACII / FCII desirable
• Relevant underwriting experience within financial lines insurance
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does, please contact us now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Louis Gibbs – Senior Consultant – London Market (url removed) (phone number removed)