At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape underwriting strategy and influence portfolio performance in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading insurer with 20% annual growth and award-winning reputation.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, lucrative bonuses, hybrid working, and substantial pension contributions.
- Other info: Endless career opportunities in a friendly, supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on digital growth and customer experience in insurance.
- Qualifications: Strong commercial awareness and interest in modern underwriting practices.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Senior Financial Lines Underwriter (Direct Business) - Leeds
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: General Insurance
Specialism: Underwriting
Location: Yorkshire & Humberside
Town/City: Leeds
Salary range: Attractive salary plus market-leading bonus
Posted: 15-Jul-26
Start Date: ASAP
Recruiter: Aston Charles
Job Ref: JH-3184
There is no doubt about it – this has to be one of the most interesting Financial Lines underwriting opportunities in the market right now. And what makes this opportunity even more special, is that it sits within what is arguably the most successful insurer in the industry. Currently enjoying 20% year on year growth, and with plans to double in size over the next 5 years, it is no wonder why this company is winning pretty much every national award and plaudit going.
This is a strategically important hire for this insurer’s Direct business, and the role will give you much greater influence than a traditional underwriting role. We are looking for a Senior Financial Lines Underwriter (PI & D&O), who would like to be more involved with wider underwriting strategy and account performance. It isn’t essential that you have previous experience within these wider business areas – more so, you will have strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in helping to shape how underwriting evolves within a modern direct insurance environment.
This role’s strategic goals will be focused around:
- Digital growth
- Improved trading capability
- AI and automation opportunities
- Better portfolio management
- Faster decision-making
- Enhanced customer experience
Working in conjunction with specialist teams, you will help to influence underwriting decisions, portfolio performance, risk appetite and the application and product development. In addition, you’ll help the business achieve profitable growth, whilst maintaining strong underwriting discipline, customer outcomes and regulatory standards.
As well as being a technically-competent Financial Lines Underwriter, you will be dynamic, agile and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment. Just as importantly, you’ll be “digitally curious”, and able to balance governance with trading opportunity. Your successes within this role will be highly visible to senior management, and given the growth of this formidable organisation, career opportunities really are endless here.
Our client operates a hybrid-working arrangement, although you are of course welcome in the office as much as you like. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team that is well-renowned in the industry for their friendly, supportive and collaborative environment. You’ll be rewarded with a generous basic salary (Negotiable depending on experience), plus a highly lucrative bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions.
Senior Financial Lines Underwriter — Digital Growth Leader in Leeds employer: Aston Charles
As a leading player in the general insurance sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment in Peterborough, where collaboration and innovation thrive. We prioritise employee growth through comprehensive training programmes and career advancement opportunities, ensuring that our team members are well-equipped to excel in their roles. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and a supportive culture, we provide a rewarding experience for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the corporate landscape.
