Senior Underwriter at Jensten Group

Huntingdonshire, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Underwriting, Risk Assessment, Claims Review, Analytical Skills, Decision-Making, Commercial Mindset, Acturis, Communication, Relationship Building, Detail-Oriented, Collaboration, Guidance, Support, Compliance, Product Development

Industry

Insurance

Description

Looking for a role where your insight is valued, your career can progress, and your underwriting experience makes a difference? Join Jensten Underwriting and help shape the future of our Property E-Trading proposition. You’ll play a key role in product development, risk assessment, and broker engagement and supporting technical referrals from Assistant Underwriters. What you’ll be doing: Underwriting new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments across property owners and package products Applying sound judgement to assess risk, review claims history, and make informed decisions Acting as a technical referral point for Assistant Underwriters, providing guidance and support Supporting the development and refinement of underwriting guidelines and product offerings Building and maintaining strong broker relationships to drive profitable growth Ensuring compliance with FCA regulations and internal standards What we’re looking for: Solid underwriting experience in property owners, household, or commercial package insurance Strong analytical and decision-making skills with a commercial mindset Experience with Acturis is highly desirable Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities A proactive, detail-oriented approach and commitment to high standards A collaborative mindset and willingness to support junior team members Rewards & Benefits: When you join us, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits which include: Competitive salary with an annual pay review and bonus scheme. Flexibility with Hybrid working options (3 in the office and 2 from home once settled in) 27 days annual leave (includes a day off for your birthday and another for a religious holiday of your choice) + bank holidays Auto enrolment into our excellent pension scheme (5% employer matched contribution) Flex-benefits- A range of flexible benefits to choose from, that are most important to you Group Life Assurance cover 3 months Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave all fully paid Perks at work- amazing discounts on cinema tickets, meals out, luxury items etc. Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days annually About Us: Launched in 2018 Jensten is one of the UK's largest independent broking groups. Growing organically and through strategic acquisition we now place nearly £600m GWP into the market via our retail insurance broking, Lloyd's and London Market broking, and specialist underwriting arms. We fill the void in the market between a consolidator and a provincial broker. We have the scale, ambition and expertise to stand out, but the people, culture and entrepreneurial DNA to maintain our client focus. Which is why we are not just one of the leading independent broking groups, we are one of the most exciting too. And that is why you should join us! Our goal is to have people in our Group that enjoy being part of one team with the shared commitment to delivering insurance distribution excellence. A big part of how we do this is by listening and then acting on what we hear. Our EVP work is key to maintaining and enhancing our culture and Benefits, making Jensten Group a fantastic place to work, learn and grow. #LI-LP1

Responsibilities

The Senior Underwriter will be responsible for underwriting new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments across property owners and package products. They will also act as a technical referral point for Assistant Underwriters and support the development of underwriting guidelines.