Senior Underwriter

A well-established UK insurance business is looking to appoint a Senior Underwriter into its specialist liability team, based in Birmingham. This is a newly created opportunity within an established underwriting function, designed to strengthen underwriting quality, portfolio performance and long-term strategy rather than drive volume.This Senior Underwriter role sits within a stable and well-run insurance business with an existing, profitable portfolio. The focus is on specialist casualty and liability risks that are often niche, complex and non-standard. This is not a transactional or high-volume insurance role and will appeal to underwriters who enjoy technical decision-making and genuine ownership of outcomes.The OpportunityThe business writes specialist liability insurance, handling risks that require judgement, experience and technical confidence. The Senior Underwriter will play a key role in shaping how the portfolio is managed and developed, working closely with brokers and internal stakeholders.This opportunity will suit:An experienced Senior Underwriter specialising in liability insurance, orA commercial combined underwriter with a strong liability background looking to move into a more specialist insurance roleWhy This Senior Underwriter Role ExistsThe portfolio is well established, but the business is investing in the next phase of growth. Rather than increasing volume, the focus is on clearer underwriting appetite, selective product development and improved ..... full job details .....