Development Underwriter
Scotland — Home Based
Up to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits Package
The Rol
e
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established national insurance provider for a Development Underwriter based in Scotland. This is a home-based, market-facing role with a clear focus on broker development and new business generation across the Scottish commercial marke
t.
The business operates a strong regional underwriting model and is in an active period of growth. This hire is central to that — not a like-for-like replacement, but a genuine development role for someone with the appetite to build broker relationships and grow a regional bo
ok.
You will work with real underwriting authority, a defined product suite covering commercial P&C risks, and full support from an experienced central team. The expectation is that you bring the market knowledge, the broker contacts and the commercial drive — the business provides the platform, the capacity and the back
ing.
What You’ll Be
Doing
This is a dual-mandate role: you will be responsible for both developing new broker relationships and managing the existing book in Scotland. Day to day that
- means:
Building new relationships with commercial insurance brokers across Scotland, including both national groups and independent - brokersUnderwriting commercial P&C risks within your delegated authority, covering the SME and mid-market
- segmentManaging existing broker accounts, ensuring strong service levels and retention of the current po
- rtfolioIdentifying and pursuing new business opportunities across the Scottish broker
- marketWorking collaboratively with the wider regional and national underwriti
- ng teamRepresenting the business in the market with professionalism and technical cred
ibility
The split of your time will be weighted towards new business development, with the expectation that you are proactive, visible and well-connected in the Scottish commercial broking
market.
What We’re Lo
oking For
We are looking for a commercially minded underwriter who combines technical ability with genuine broker relationship skills. The right candidate will be someone who is motivated by what they build, not just by what they are given
- to manage.
Solid experience in commercial P&C underwriting, ideally within the SME or mid-mar - ket segmentAn established network of broker contacts in Scotland — national and / or
- independentBackground from a composite insurer, MGA or similar underwriting
- environmentTechnically capable of underwriting a broad range of commercial P&C risks with confidence a
- nd autonomySelf-motivated and comfortable working in a home-based, field-
- facing roleStrong communication and relationship management skills — you are someone brokers enjoy working wit
- h and trustA track record of generating new business, not just managing what is al
ready there
What’s i
n It for You
This is a well-supported, genuinely autonomous role with a competitive package and real scope for career development. Here is what
- is on offer:
Salary up to £80,000 depending - on experiencePerformanc
- e bonus schemeComprehensive be
- nefits packageHome-based working across Scotland with flexibility to manage
- your own diaryReal delegated underwriting authority — the autonomy to make decisions an
- d move quicklyA growing regional operation with genuine career development potential as the bu
- siness expandsStrong central support from an experienced technical underwriting and
- actuarial teamA business that values underwriters and puts them at the front of its comme
rcial strate
gy
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 you
r prior consent.
To apply or to have a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Stuart McKenna directly using t
he details bel
ow.
Stuart McKennaSpecialist Insurance Recruitment
— IDEX Consultingstuart.mckenna@
idexconsulti