Senior Underwriter

About the company

Reed Insurance London are recruiting for a really exciting, progressive opportunity seeking a high-calibre Underwriter or Senior Underwriter for a strategic succession hire at a growing, entrepreneurially driven MGA. This role offers a clear pathway to progress into an Underwriting Manager role within 2–3 years, with direct mentorship from the current Underwriting Manager.

Your tasks

Day-to-day of the role

• Underwrite casualty/liability risks focusing on profitable growth.
• Act as a technical referral point and provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced underwriters.
• Contribute to portfolio performance management, including analysis of loss ratios and risk mix.
• Undertake technical audits and peer reviews to ensure underwriting quality and consistency.
• Support the business in claims-related underwriting decisions and feedback loops.
• Work closely with senior management to support the ongoing development of underwriting strategy.

Requirements

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ underwriting experience, with at least 3 recent years within an MGA environment.
• Strong background in casualty/liability underwriting, with construction experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrable experience operating at a senior technical level, including acting as a referral point, coaching/mentoring colleagues, understanding and influencing portfolio performance, and conducting audits or peer reviews.
• Dip CII qualified, or near completion (e.g., one module remaining).
• Evidence of people management experience or clear leadership potential.
• Strong commercial judgement combined with technical underwriting discipline.

What we offer

• Structured leadership trajectory with clear progression into management roles.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior underwriting leadership and influence strategic decisions.
• Exposure to a dynamic, entrepreneurial MGA environment with strong underwriting discipline and growth ambitions.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Clear, credible succession plan into leadership.
• Direct exposure to senior decision-makers.
• Opportunity to shape underwriting standards and culture.
• Positioned within a business that values technical excellence, accountability, and growth.

How to apply

To apply for this Underwriter / Senior Underwriter position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Other

• Annual Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 (dependent on experience)
• Location: London
• Job Type: Full-time