Job Title: Media Underwriter – Professional Indemnity
Location: City of London
Salary Range: Competitive
Reporting to: Underwriting Director
Type: Permanent | Hybrid (minimum 4 days in the office)
Overview:
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Media Professional Indemnity Underwriter to join a leading specialty insurer. The role focuses on underwriting Media PI business, managing renewals, and developing new business while maintaining strong broker relationships across both UK and international markets. This is a dynamic, fast-paced position suited to an underwriter who is commercially astute, technically skilled, and eager to contribute to a market-leading portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Underwrite and service Media PI risks within delegated authority, ensuring sound risk selection and profitability.
- Manage renewals, new business, quotations, and policy adjustments with efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop and strengthen broker relationships through regular engagement and market meetings.
- Represent the Media PI portfolio at client and market events to promote visibility and growth.
- Support senior underwriting leadership with project work responding to developments in the Media sector.
- Handle underwriting administration, including policy documentation and account queries.
- Provide mentorship and support to junior underwriters once appropriate authority levels are achieved.
- Contribute to internal training sessions and knowledge sharing across the team.
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Professional Indemnity underwriting, ideally within Media or related sectors.
- Strong technical knowledge of Media PI products and underwriting principles.
- Excellent communication skills for broker development, stakeholder engagement, and report writing.
- Confident negotiation and analytical skills with a focus on commercial decision-making.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable managing data-driven insights.
- Well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable but Not Essential:
- Exposure to international PI business and familiarity with the London Market.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior underwriting colleagues.
- Progress toward professional insurance qualifications (e.g., CII).
About the Company:
A well-established specialty insurer known for its technical expertise, underwriting discipline, and collaborative culture. The organisation offers a supportive, high-performing environment that values professional development, innovation, and client service excellence. With a strong presence in the London market, it continues to invest in people, data, and technology to drive sustainable growth.