Development Underwriter
Northern Ireland — Home Based
Up to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits
The Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established national insurance company for a Development Underwriter based in Northern Ireland.
This is a home-based, market-facing position with a strong focus on broker development and new business across the Northern Ireland commercial market.
The business has a growing regional presence across the UK and is looking to strengthen its Northern Ireland operation with the appointment of a dedicated underwriter who can both develop new broker relationships and service the existing portfolio.
This is not a desk-based processing role — it is a position for someone who is active in the market, well-connected and motivated to grow.
You will be supported by a strong central team and will operate with genuine underwriting authority. The expectation from day one is that you are the face of the business in Northern Ireland — present, credible and building.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a dual-mandate role covering both new business development and portfolio management across the Northern Ireland broker market. In practice, that means:
- Developing new relationships with commercial insurance brokers across Northern Ireland, including national networks and independent brokers
- Underwriting commercial P&C risks within your delegated authority across the SME and mid-market segment
- Managing and retaining the existing Northern Ireland portfolio, acting as the primary underwriting contact for established broker relationships
- Identifying new business opportunities and proactively approaching brokers who are not currently on the panel
- Working autonomously day to day while maintaining close collaboration with the wider regional underwriting team
- Representing the business professionally and consistently across the Northern Ireland market
The role is weighted towards new business development and suits someone who is comfortable managing their own diary, building relationships from scratch and working independently in a home-based environment.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a commercially capable underwriter with a genuine presence in the Northern Ireland insurance market.
The ideal candidate will combine solid technical underwriting skills with strong broker relationships and the self-motivation to operate effectively without close day-to-day supervision.
- Solid experience in commercial P&C underwriting across SME or mid-market risks
- An established network of broker contacts in Northern Ireland — national and / or independent
- Background from a composite insurer, MGA or similar underwriting environment
- Technically sound across a broad range of commercial P&C trade classes
- Highly self-motivated and comfortable in a home-based, field-facing role with minimal day-to-day oversight
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills — someone brokers trust and enjoy working with
- Demonstrable track record of new business generation, not just account management
This is a role that requires maturity and independence. You will be working without a local team around you, so the ability to self-manage, prioritise effectively and stay visible in the market is essential.
What’s in It for You
This is a well-supported, home-based role with genuine autonomy and a competitive package. Here is what is on offer:
- Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience
- Performance bonus scheme
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Home-based in Northern Ireland with flexibility to manage your own schedule
- Real delegated underwriting authority — you make the decisions, not a committee
- Ownership of the Northern Ireland territory — your market, your book, your reputation
- The backing of a well-capitalised national business with a clear regional growth strategy
- Genuine career development potential as the regional operation expands
How to Apply
This vacancy is being handled exclusively by IDEX Consulting. All applications are treated in strict confidence and your details will not be shared with the client without your prior consent.
To apply or to have a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Stuart McKenna directly using the details below.
If you are not actively looking but this role sounds like it could be the right move, we are happy to have an informal conversation.
Stuart McKenna
Specialist Insurance Recruitment — IDEX Consulting
stuart.mckenna@idexconsulting.com
07487 706391
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