Senior Schemes Underwriter
- Location
- Manchester, UK
- Salary Package
- Posted
- 1st Apr 2026
- Consultants
- Sam Baker
Enjoy underwriting complex risks while shaping portfolio strategy and growth?
A leading insurer is looking for a Senior Schemes Underwriter to join its high-performing Schemes team, focusing on Commercial Property Owners and specialist sectors.
This is a commercially focused role combining underwriting expertise, broker relationship management, and portfolio strategy.
The Opportunity
You’ll take ownership of complex underwriting decisions while playing a key role in driving profitable growth across a specialist schemes portfolio. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll help shape underwriting strategy and strengthen key broker partnerships.
Key Responsibilities:
- Underwrite complex risks and manage referrals across the schemes portfolio
- Drive profitable growth through portfolio and underwriting strategy
- Build and manage key broker relationships
- Identify emerging risks and opportunities to maintain market position
Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ underwriting experience within commercial lines (ideally property)
- ACII qualified or working towards
- Strong decision-making, influencing, and negotiation skills
- Commercial mindset with ability to handle complex cases
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Sam Baker
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