Senior Underwriter - Team Leader

The Opportunity A well-established and growing insurance platform is looking to hire a Senior P&C Underwriter into a team lead / player-coach role within its London office. This role sits within a high-volume, digitally traded SME book, providing cover for businesses such as shops, pubs, restaurants, and other commercial premises. It's an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take a first or second step into leadership, while staying close to the underwriting and developing coaching experience. What You'll Be Doing • Underwriting SME Property & Casualty risks via an online trading platform • Managing a portfolio of high-volume, fast-paced business (new & renewal) • Acting as a technical referral point for a team of 6 underwriters • Coaching and supporting the team on underwriting decisions and platform usage • Helping maintain underwriting discipline, consistency, and service standards • Supporting the Head of Underwriting with day-to-day team oversight • Building strong broker relationships within a delegated / trading environment What We're Looking For • Strong experience in SME / Commercial P&C underwriting • Exposure to e-trade / online trading platforms • Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting junior team members • Comfortable working in a high-volume, fast-moving environment • Strong technical judgement with a pragmatic, commercial approach • Excellent communication and team collaboration skills Why Apply? • Step into a leadership role without losing the underwriting focus • Gain experience managing and developing a team • Join a modern, digitally-driven underwriting environment • High visibility role with clear progression potential • Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits Who This Would Suit • A Senior Underwriter in SME / e-trade looking for their first leadership role • Or a Deputy / Team Lead wanting more responsibility and exposure Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.