Technical Underwriter, Partnerships

About the Role

Join HSB as a Technical Underwriter within our Partnerships division, located in London, Manchester, or Birmingham with hybrid work options. HSB is recognized for engineering expertise and innovative insurance solutions that not only mitigate risk but also strengthen business resilience.

Responsibilities

In this position, you will serve as a technical authority supporting the Partnerships segment. You will collaborate closely with underwriting, legal, claims, product, and business development teams to ensure that our insurance products and contracts—such as policy wordings, delegated authority, and reinsurance agreements—are accurate, compliant, and fit for purpose. This role involves contributing to new product innovation, providing expert advice and training, and maintaining legal and regulatory compliance across partnership lifecycles.

Key Features of the Role

• Develop cutting-edge specialty insurance products that enhance strategic collaborations.
• Offer trusted expertise and guidance to internal teams and partners.
• Influence quality and governance of policy documents and underwriting standards.
• Foster collaboration across multiple departments.
• Benefit from professional growth opportunities within the Munich Re Group.

Candidate Profile

• Embraces teamwork and builds enduring work relationships.
• Possesses analytical acumen and a meticulous eye for detail.
• Communicates complex technical information clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrates a proactive, commercially aware, and problem-solving attitude.
• Manages multiple tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Background in commercial or consumer insurance underwriting or a related technical insurance function.
• Experience drafting, reviewing insurance policies, delegated authority agreements, or parallel experience in legal, compliance, or product governance roles.
• Solid understanding of insurance regulations and underwriting governance.
• Familiarity with insurers, MGAs, affinity partners or delegated authority structures is advantageous.
• Degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• ACII qualification or progression towards it is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with hybrid work flexibility.
• 25 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and wellness days.
• Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus.
• Generous pension contributions up to 13% from employer.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programs.
• Support for professional education and career development.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

HSB values a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports innovation and bravery. The company encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and is committed to providing equitable opportunities. Accommodations can be made at any point during recruitment upon request.