Commercial Underwriter

Company: Hunter Savage
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Location: Belfast
Job Description:

Senior Commercial Underwriter – Belfast

We are hiring for our client, a well-established commercial insurance provider, to recruit an experienced Commercial Underwriter for their Belfast office. In this role, you will support the profitable development of the SME/Mid-Market account by underwriting a range of commercial risks, managing both renewals and new business while building strong relationships with brokers.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Competitive Salary & Benefits – Salary and bonus structure in line with experience.
  2. Career Development – Opportunity to expand your underwriting skills across a wide product portfolio.
  3. Collaborative Environment – Work closely with a supportive team to deliver high-quality solutions to brokers and clients.

The Rewards:

  • Competitive salary and bonus structure.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Opportunities for career progression and skill development.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and more.

The Role:

  • Underwrite commercial risks within agreed processes and risk appetites.
  • Negotiate renewals, quotations, and handle ad‑hoc enquiries with brokers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers to support new business development and retention.
  • Provide tailored insurance solutions while managing cases to ensure profitable outcomes.
  • Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements.
  • Contribute to high standards of customer satisfaction by delivering efficient and accurate responses.
  • Develop and maintain good internal relationships to support team and customer deliverables.

The Person:

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial insurance.
  • Strong technical knowledge across a range of commercial insurance products.
  • Results-driven, with excellent negotiation skills and a client-focused approach.
  • Able to work to tight deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
  • Strong working knowledge of most commercial classes of business and associated insurance products.
  • Proficient in IT (Excel and other platforms).
  • Highly motivated and proactive, with a keen attention to detail.

Desirable:

  • Cert CII (or working towards it).

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Posted: September 22nd, 2026