Development Underwriter - Property & Casualty

Location: SRY - Redhill, United Kingdom; hybrid arrangement with three days per week in the office and two days at home. The role focuses on broker relationships across the South of England and requires travel to meetings.

Company

hirify.global is a property and casualty insurer providing industry-specific commercial insurance solutions to customers in the UK and Ireland.

What you will do

• Manage the profitability, growth, and retention of a portfolio of routine to moderately complex property and casualty insurance accounts.
• Underwrite and negotiate moderate risks, including mid-term adjustments, in line with the company’s risk appetite.
• Develop new business, manage renewals, build pipeline plans, and identify opportunities for additional lines of business.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and internal partners to market products, negotiate terms, and support cross-selling.
• Use technology platforms to quote and bind risks efficiently and contribute to underwriting reviews and portfolio actions.
• Train and mentor less experienced underwriters and support junior team members with referrals.

Requirements

• Good experience in underwriting, product knowledge, financial analysis, or risk assessment.
• Knowledge of insurance products, the regulatory environment, and the local insurance market.
• Strong critical-thinking and analytical skills for evaluating risks and financial challenges.
• Ability to negotiate effectively and communicate with brokers and internal stakeholders.
• A Levels or a similar qualification.
• Ability to work in the hybrid arrangement in Redhill and travel to broker meetings.

Culture & Benefits

• Private medical insurance for employees, with the option to add dependents at the employee’s expense.
• Employer pension contributions, with increased contributions available when the employee contributes.
• At least 25 days of annual holiday, with the option to purchase additional days up to a total of 35.
• Wellness resources, discounts, caregiving support, and access to professional mental health counselling.
• Volunteer and charitable giving programmes with matching gift and volunteer rewards support.