Portfolio Underwriter - Commercial Lines
Birmingham (Hybrid)
£60,000 - £70,000 + benefits
An established and fast-growing commercial MGA is looking to hire an experienced Portfolio Underwriter to take ownership of performance and profitability across key SME portfolios.
This is a genuinely strategic underwriting role - combining hands-on technical expertise with data-driven portfolio management and real influence over underwriting strategy, pricing and product development.
The Role
You'll be accountable for the performance of assigned product and scheme portfolios, using MI and market insight to drive profitable growth and ensure alignment with risk appetite.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning portfolio performance against budget and profitability targets
- Analysing MI to identify trends, risks and opportunities, and implementing corrective actions
- Developing and refining underwriting strategies, rules and terms
- Leading deep-dive analysis across conversion, retention, claims and customer behaviour
- Producing regular portfolio reporting and independent monthly analysis
- Supporting the full product lifecycle, including documentation and underwriting guides
- Contributing to strategic projects focused on growth, pricing and product evolution
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and senior leadership
- Representing the business in relevant market and MGA forums
Experience required
- Proven experience managing portfolio underwriting performance
- Strong technical background in SME commercial underwriting (property & liability)
- Confident working with MI, data and analytics to inform strategic decisions
- Experience in MGA, insurer or delegated authority environments preferred
- Solid understanding of underwriting principles, risk selection and the underwriting cycle
- Commercial mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Why Apply?
- High-impact role with real strategic ownership
- Entrepreneurial, growth-focused environment
- Opportunity to shape underwriting strategy and product direction
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working with a Birmingham base
Interested? Drop me a message or apply directly for a confidential conversation.
