Job Description

Commercial Fleet Underwriter

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Join an award-winning, people-centric company dedicated to supporting your professional growth and personal wellbeing
Become part of a thriving team specialising in Large Corporate Underwriting cases
Work from home up to 4 days a week with 1 day a week in Stratford-upon-Avon

About the role

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NFU Mutual's Large Corporate Insurance Department manage our largest and most complex corporate risks, with premiums over 100k. They oversee 200 million in GWPI, underwriting Property, Liability, and Motor Fleet risks to drive sustainable, long-term profitable growth and we're pleased to share this exciting new opportunity as an Underwriter.



In this role, you will manage a portfolio of existing clients and quotations, serving as the lead underwriter on select cases. You will review and evaluate insurance risks, proposing and negotiating policy terms for corporate business in line with NFU Mutual's underwriting principles and standards.



Your work will ensure fair outcomes and exceptional customer service, aligned with the company's risk appetite and financial goals. You will build and maintain strong relationships with team members, agents, brokers, and clients, ensuring objectives are met and service levels are maintained.



Additionally, you will handle policy cancellations, resolve complaints, and provide agents and brokers with support during client meetings to enhance customer value and uphold NFU Mutual's reputation.

About you

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The successful candidate will have experience underwriting Motor Fleet risks gained within the UK general insurance market. This could be from an insurer or broker environment.



You will be a strong communicator with the ability to build long lasting relationships. You will be able to influence decisions and adapt your communication style to effectively present information to a range of technical and non-technical audiences.



We hope you would also be able to demonstrate the following:



Strong problem solving skills
A collaborative approach and the ability to work well within a team
A strategic and forward thinking mindset.


Having a CII qualification or working towards would be desirable, however it is not essential and it is something we can support you to achieve should you join our organisation.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.



We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards

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When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:



Salary up to 45,000 depending on experience
Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)
Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme
A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities
Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets
20 contribution to a monthly gym membership - subject to T&Cs
Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance
Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year
Unlimited access to Refer a Friend 500 bonus scheme
Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary
Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.

Working at NFU Mutual

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We're one of the UK's leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we've put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us.



We pride ourselves on being "a great place to work" and our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction but also named us as the first UK-based company to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for ten years in a row. We are also the only Insurer to feature in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of 'Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK', the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024 and 2025.



We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.

Stratford-upon-Avon

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Tiddington Road

Stratford-upon-Avon

Warwickshire

CV37 7BJ


Visit the Stratford-upon-Avon (Tiddington) office

Vacancy managed by

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Louise Evans