Senior Specialty Underwriter
3 days ago
Sheffield
Senior Specialty Underwriter – Warranty & Assistance (EU Markets) Remote – UK or Ireland | Hybrid options available About the Role We’re looking for a commercially minded underwriter with a flair for business development to help grow our EU warranty and assistance portfolio. You’ll play a key role in shaping our strategy across multiple product lines — from warranty and embedded protection to home and roadside assistance — while developing new broker and distribution relationships across the UK and EU. This is a rare opportunity to join an entrepreneurial, expanding business backed by a global insurance group. The role offers genuine autonomy, flexible working (remote from UK or Ireland), and the chance to make a measurable impact. What You’ll Do • Develop and grow an EU-facing underwriting portfolio across scalable, profitable segments., • Originate, structure, and underwrite warranty and assistance business lines including:, • Phones, gadgets, and consumer electronics, • Electrical goods and small domestic appliances, • Scratch, dent & alloy cover, • Home and roadside assistance, • Embedded and opt-in warranty solutions, • Build and maintain strong broker, MGA, and distribution relationships across the UK and EU., • Collaborate with senior leadership on strategy, product development, and pricing., • Leverage your existing network and expertise to drive premium growth and new opportunities. About You • 5+ years’ experience in warranty, assistance, or specialty underwriting, ideally within an MGA or carrier environment., • Solid technical understanding with a proven ability to originate and underwrite profitable schemes., • Strong broker and intermediary network, with experience managing and developing accounts., • Entrepreneurial, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment., • Equally happy negotiating a deal, refining a product, or shaping a growth plan. What’s on Offer • A pivotal role in shaping and expanding our EU warranty & assistance footprint., • Full flexibility — work remotely from anywhere in the UK or Ireland, with travel as needed., • Competitive package with strong bonus potential., • A collaborative, ambitious team culture where initiative is valued and rewarded.