Liability Underwriter
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We are seeking an experienced Liability Underwriter to join Jensten Underwriting in Huntingdon, supporting the continued development of our Liability and Commercial E-Trading proposition.
This role will suit an underwriter with strong technical capability and sound commercial judgement, who is comfortable underwriting liability risks, contributing to product development, and working closely with broker partners within a delegated authority environment.
What you’ll be doing:
Underwriting new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments across employers’ liability, public liability, and commercial combined products
Assessing liability exposures, reviewing claims experience, and making well-reasoned underwriting decisions within agreed authority levels
Supporting the development, documentation, and refinement of underwriting appetite, guidelines, and e-traded products
Building and maintaining effective broker relationships to support profitable and sustainable growth
Ensuring underwriting activity complies with FCA requirements, binding authority terms, and internal governance standards
Acting as a technical referral point for liability risks within the underwriting team
What we’re looking for:
Proven underwriting experience in liability lines, commercial combined, or related commercial insurance products
Strong analytical skills with a pragmatic, commercial approach to risk
Acturis experience is highly desirable
Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with brokers
A structured, detail-focused working style and a commitment to underwriting discipline
Competence using insurance platforms and Microsoft Office tools
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.
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- Division
- Jensten Underwriting
- Locations
- Huntingdon
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Huntingdon
Learning and Development
We are proud of our people and their achievements. Our people are key to our sustained success and plans for organic growth.
We offer tailored L&D plans to all of our staff and are proud of our record in supporting CII training, apprenticeships and funded study packages across the Group.
We are lucky to have colleagues who have progressed and developed throughout the business and now offer valuable mentoring and guidance to our next generation of home grown talent.
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