Development Underwriter
Avencia · Birmingham, West Midlands
Development Underwriter at Avencia, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands · Hybrid
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 13 hours ago
- Closes
- 3 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Business Development
Reference MKL02285_1791297439
About the role
Life Sciences Underwriter
Flexible UK location | Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London
Hybrid working
An established specialist insurer is looking for a Development Underwriter to help grow its Life Sciences portfolio.
This newly created role offers scope to build broker relationships, influence underwriting appetite and develop your specialist market profile. Commercial Combined and P&C underwriters are welcome, with Life Sciences training and technical support available.
Responsibilities
As a Development Underwriter, you will:
Build relationships with national, regional and specialist brokers through regular visits and market engagement.
Identify, underwrite and convert profitable new business, supported by experienced Life Sciences specialists.
Develop broker panels, open new trading relationships and grow existing accounts.
Share market insight to help shape underwriting appetite and the future direction of the proposition.
Skills & experience
Commercial underwriting experience in Commercial Combined, P&C or Life Sciences.
Understanding of SME or mid-market risks and sound commercial decision-making skills.
Experience building broker relationships and winning new business.
Confidence in broker meetings, presentations and trading conversations.
A proactive approach, with the ability to manage your own diary and travel regularly across the UK.
Life Sciences experience is not essential. Specialist Life Sciences brokers and Account Executives interested in moving into underwriting will also be considered.
Why join?
Target annual sales incentive equivalent to 20% of salary, paid quarterly.
Flexible location across Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or London.
Significant autonomy over diary management, alongside regular broker visits.
Specialist training and support from experienced Life Sciences underwriters.
Opportunity to influence broker strategy and portfolio growth.
Long-term career development.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Apply now to find out more about this opportunity.
Reference: MKL02285_1791297439 · Posted 13 hours ago · Closes 3 Nov 2026 · Listed via Avencia
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