Development Underwriter

Development Underwriter - Commercial Lines (Home Based) Location:South East - Kent / Essex (home based) Salary:to £75,000 DOE + excellent benefits package A leading insurance organisation is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys building strong broker relationships and delivering high-quality underwriting service within the SME sector. Role Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of new business, with a strong emphasis on service, tradingand broker engagement. This position suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident making underwriting decisions within delegated authority. Key Responsibilities Reviewing and underwriting new business quotations across a range of commercial products, ensuring alignment with underwriting appetite and service level agreements.Handling queries efficiently and professionally to support brokers and internal teams.Maintaining regular communication with Business Development Managers to strengthen broker relationships.Acting as a referral point for colleagues with lower underwriting authority.Collaborating closely with the wider team to ensure work is completed within agreed SLAs and service standards.Responding to broker calls in a professional, friendlyandsolutions-focused manner.Operating within delegated underwriting authority and following internal guidelines, ..... full job details .....