Stride Resource Management
Senior Underwriter
Senior Underwriter at Stride Resource Management, based in Bristol, South West England, paying £70,000 - £80,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Bristol, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Finance & Accounting
About 32% above the going rate for finance & accounting
Reference 57475831
About the role
Senior Underwriter
Join an insurance business built on collaboration, expertise and innovation, where the goal is simple: help clients and partners move forward and achieve more. This role is all about driving profitable growth, building strong broker relationships and making smart underwriting decisions that deliver results.
As a Senior Underwriter you will:
- Drive regional growth by hitting income, profit and performance targets
- Manage a portfolio of broker accounts, balancing strong relationships with commercial discipline
- Underwrite new business, renewals and mid-term changes within agreed authority levels
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key brokers to strengthen market presence
- Deliver against premium and loss ratio targets while keeping an eye on long-term profitability
- Ensure all documentation, surveys and reporting are accurate and up to date
- Review cases to maintain underwriting quality and consistency
- Share market insight and technical knowledge with the wider team
- Work closely with claims, survey and other internal teams to get the best outcomes
As a Senior Underwriter you will have:
- At least 3 years' experience in commercial underwriting or broking
- Strong track record of managing and growing broker relationships
- Confident negotiator with a sharp eye for risk and pricing
- Commercial mindset with the ability to balance growth and profitability
- Consistent delivery against targets and objectives
- Comfortable working across teams in a collaborative environment
- Solid understanding of the insurance market and trading dynamics
As a Senior Underwriter you will get:
- Salary circa £80,000
- Private Medical Insurance for you and your family
- Company funded Annual Health Check
- Subsidise Dental, Eye Care and Health Cash Plans
- Pension with 10% company contribution plus further matching contributions
- Life Assurance & Critical Illness Cover
- Performance related bonus scheme
Get in touch to find out more....
Reference: 57475831 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Stride Resource Management
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