Senior P&C Underwriter (Team Lead – SME / Online Platform)
Location: London (4 days office-based)
Salary: Circa £100,000 + bonus + benefits
The Opportunity
A well-established and growing insurance platform is looking to hire a Senior P&C Underwriter into a team lead / player-coach role within its London office.
This role sits within a high-volume, digitally traded SME book, providing cover for businesses such as shops, pubs, restaurants, and other commercial premises.
It’s an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take a first or second step into leadership, while staying close to the underwriting and developing coaching experience.What You’ll Be Doing
• Underwriting SME Property & Casualty risks via an online trading platform
• Managing a portfolio of high-volume, fast-paced business (new & renewal)
• Acting as a technical referral point for a team of 6 underwriters
• Coaching and supporting the team on underwriting decisions and platform usage
• Helping maintain underwriting discipline, consistency, and service standards
• Supporting the Head of Underwriting with day-to-day team oversight
• Building strong broker relationships within a delegated / trading environmentWhat We’re Looking For
• Strong experience in SME / Commercial P&C underwriting
• Exposure to e-trade / online trading platforms
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting junior team members
• Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-moving environment
• Strong technical judgement with a pragmatic, commercial approach
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skillsWhy Apply?
• Step into a leadership role without losing the underwriting focus
• Gain experience managing and developing a team
• Join a modern, digitally-driven underwriting environment
• High visibility role with clear progression potential
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefitsWho This Would Suit
• A Senior Underwriter in SME / e-trade looking for their first leadership role
• Or a Deputy / Team Lead wanting more responsibility and exposure
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