Senior Real Estate Underwriter

Senior Real Estate Underwriter Opportunity
Location: London, UK
Type: Full-Time | Permanent

A leading international insurer is seeking an experienced Senior Real Estate Underwriter to take ownership of their growing Real Estate portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the success of a well-established and dynamic underwriting team while working with high-profile brokers and clients in the heart of London.

About the Role
The Senior Real Estate Underwriter will play a key role in underwriting and managing a diverse portfolio of Real Estate risks, collaborating with brokers and internal teams to provide innovative and tailored insurance solutions. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, excellent market relationships, and a proven ability to deliver profitable growth in the Real Estate sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Underwrite a wide range of Real Estate risks, ensuring alignment with underwriting guidelines and profitability targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, and stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration.
• Lead discussions with brokers to develop bespoke insurance solutions for complex risks.
• Contribute to the development of underwriting strategies, pricing models, and new product initiatives.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to identify opportunities for growth.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior underwriters, supporting their development and performance.
• Represent the business at industry events, broker meetings, and client presentations.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Significant experience as a Real Estate Underwriter, ideally within the London Market or an international insurer.
• A deep technical understanding of Real Estate risks, with the ability to analyze and assess complex cases.
• Established broker relationships within the Real Estate sector, with strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic mindset and a proven track record of delivering profitable underwriting results.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels.
• Proactive, results-oriented, and committed to providing exceptional service to clients.

What’s on Offer:

• The opportunity to join a globally respected insurer with an established Real Estate portfolio.
• A collaborative and innovative team environment where ideas and contributions are valued.
• Competitive compensation package, including salary, bonuses, and benefits.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth within a global organization.
• Exposure to complex and high-profile Real Estate risks in a market-leading portfolio.

Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.