senior mortgage underwriter

Ultimate Banking Ltd

Senior Mortgage UnderwriterCentral Belt, Scotland£dependent on experience, up to £45kAre you an experienced manual mortgage underwriter who thrives on providing excellent customer service, and underwriting a variety of residential and B2L loans? Our client has an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Senior Mortgage Underwriter; here you will be working in a close knit team of 6 and reporting to the Mortgage Underwriting Manager, being responsible for assessing complex residential mortgage applications up to £1m. They are an established and highly customer focussed business with many awards to their name. This is a new role as they continue to expand and grow their lending offerings to their customers. You will be expected to be in their office (Central Belt) at least once a week (likely more the first few weeks) but thereafter flexibility to WFH. Duties will include: <ul><li>Assess mortgage applications in line with lending policy and regulatory standards (MCOB) </li><li>Perform detailed affordability assessments, including non-standard income and complex applicant profiles </li><li>Apply manual underwriting judgement with freedom to apply common sense without the restrictions of rigid credit scoring </li><li>Provide technical guidance to junior underwriters and administrative assistants </li><li>Contribute towards underwriting policy reviews and process improvements </li><li>Liaise with intermediaries and internal stakeholders to progress applications efficiently </li></ul>The successful candidate will possess: <ul><li>At least 3 years' previous manual mortgage underwriting experience in residential and / or B2L lending</li><li>Previously held a mandate</li><li>Have a customer focus, be able to work within a relatively small team and contribute to the wider business, supporting more junior colleagues in particular</li></ul>Along with a competitive salary, additional benefits include: bonus scheme, very generous pension scheme and BUPA health care. If you are an experienced mortgage underwriter who can commute to the Central Belt area once a week and looking to work in a customer focussed lender, please apply now.

Senior Mortgage Underwriter

Montpellier Resourcing

Up to £100,000 plus EXCELLENT bonus and benefits Hybrid Working Available! A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Underwriter to join the Buy to Let department at a leading specialist Property Lending company based in the heart of London. You will be responsible for approving new mortgage applications within the Standard, Professional and portfolio But To Let product offering, and working to add value to the entire BTL process. You will also be repsonsible for managing more junior members of the team. Duties of the Buy to Let Underwriter: <ul> <li>Foster strong partnerships with the BTL Underwriting and Credit teams.</li><li>Provide input and authorize credit decisions within delegated authority to promote responsible portfolio growth in alignment with Credit Policy.</li><li>Assess and underwrite mortgage applications with higher risk profiles.</li><li>Make lending decisions in accordance with the Credit Risk Policy, Responsible Lending Policy, and individual mandate limits.</li><li>Act as an escalation point for team members, offering guidance, coaching, and training where necessary.</li><li>Take a holistic approach to applications, considering overall customer needs and outcomes.</li><li>Oversee new applications, correspondence, and pre-submission queries while meeting service level agreements.</li><li>Proactively manage a pipeline of applications from submission through to completion.</li><li>Collaborate with a pre-approved panel of Introducers to ensure swift, accurate, and consistent underwriting outcomes.</li><li>Adhere to internal guidelines and regulatory frameworks, including FCA, PRA, AML, Financial Crime Prevention, and Data Protection standards.</li><li>Take on project responsibilities and complete ad-hoc tasks as directed by management.</li></ul> Requirements for the successful Buy to Let Underwriter: <ul> <li>Minimum of 5 years' experience within underwriting and / or credit exposure within the BTL / Portfolio BTL market</li><li>Candidates will currently be holding a non-entry level lending mandate</li><li>Candidates must have managerial experience</li><li>Experience liaising with Introducers and external customers</li><li>CeMAP Qualified highly desirable</li><li>Understanding and experience of the regulatory environment</li></ul> This vacancy is being advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited. The services advertised by Montpellier Resourcing Associates Limited are those of an Employment Agency.

Senior Buy to Let Underwriter

Tony Alan Recruitment

Senior Credit UnderwriterPermanentBased in NW6, London (office based)Up to £65,000 - £80,000 per annum plus other benefits and bonus Tony Alan Recruitment currently has an exciting job opportunity for a Senior Credit Underwriter to join an established business who are consistently growing based in the North West London area on a permanent basis.This role will be an integral part of the credit underwriting team where you will be joining a growing team with an entrepreneurial, commercial mindset and make-work attitude. You will predominantly cover the unsecured and secured business loan offerings with exposure to the asset finance and property development products.Your duties will include:<ul><li>Assess and analyse credit loan applications for serviceability and affordability in line with the credit underwriting policy</li><li>Conduct second reviews of credit recommendations as part of the four-eye underwriting process</li><li>Accurately report findings from investigations into non-performing loans, providing feedback to the team and senior management</li><li>Play an active role in monthly credit committee meetings, articulating credit views to the wider business and executive committee</li><li>Contribute to process improvements, ensuring continuous evolution through the adoption of advanced technological solutions</li><li>Support day-to-day operations to maintain service level agreements (SLAs)</li></ul>Key requirements:<ul><li>4 years SME lending experience with previous signing mandate required</li><li>Self-motivated, able to work under pressure and driven to succeed</li><li>Strong communication skills both written and oral</li><li>Ability to analyse and dissect information and present results in a logical and understandable format for all stakeholders across the business</li></ul>If you feel that you would be suitable for this position then please apply with your CV.REFER A FRIEND SCHEME: If you refer a candidate to us and they are placed you will be eligible for a cash reward!Due to the high number of CV's we receive we are unable to respond to all applications therefore if you have not heard from us within 10 days please assume you are unsuccessful in this instance.

Senior Credit Underwriter (office based role)

Geisinger

Job Title: Underwriter Senior, Geisinger Health Plan (Eastern United States resident) Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Job Category: Actuarial Services & Underwriting, Geisinger Health Plan Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: GHP Underwriting Department Date Posted: 09/16/2025 Job ID: R-83843 Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Underwriter with strong expertise in Administrative Services Only (ASO), Stop Loss, and pharmacy risk evaluation to join our dynamic team. This role is critical in evaluating risk, pricing strategies, and ensuring sustainable growth across our self-funded product lines. Job Duties Calculates premium rate proposals and develops product portfolios for new client groups and renewal business. Contributes to the achievement of the financial and marketing objectives for the thorough assessment of group risk, the expected cost to deliver services, the expected marketability and competitiveness of health care services that will result in profitable enrollment. Uses actuarial data in standard application of various rating methodologies and formulas and identifies potential areas for application of underwriting judgment. Confers with management to identify and develop methods and procedures to obtain greater efficiency. Provides support to Management relative to financial forecasting, profitability and expense analysis, and assigned special projects. <ul><li> Analyze the risk of a group and calculate premium rates for new and renewal clients adhering to regulatory requirements, underwriting guidelines and pricing strategies to achieve target financial results. </li><li> Analyze claims experience, demographics, benefit plans, group attributes and competitor data. Applies underwriting judgment as appropriate. </li><li> Complete Request for Proposals providing explanations of rate action, configuration of benefits and market position to sales, client, broker, or consultant. Organizes proposal questionnaire responses to consulting firms. </li><li> Presents key accounts to all levels of management providing an explanation of premium rating strategies, product offerings and market position specific to the account. </li><li> Conducts conference calls with the clients and sales to interpret the renewal and new business proposal rating, negotiating premium reductions as part of these calls. </li><li> Assists with designing and implementing rating models. Recommends measures to improve efficiency and ensure accuracy. </li><li> Acts as a department resource for co-workers, sales, and inter-departmental projects </li><li> Assists in preparing various management reports to analyze the financial risk for the health plan. Utilizes a high level of experience in Excel and reporting programs for special analysis </li></ul> Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. EducationAssociate's Degree- (Required) ExperienceMinimum of 7 years-Related work experience (Required) Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

Underwriter Senior, Geisinger Health Plan (Eastern United States resident)

Tennyson Insurance

As a Senior Underwriter - Financial Lines, your role will involve:
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<li>Independently assess and price medium to high complexity risks, set and negotiate terms and conditions in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines.</li>
<li>Have a reasonable level of Underwriting Authority and will seek empowerment from higher proficiency level Underwriting Management where required with a detailed rationale.</li>
<li>Have a strong understanding of how the accounts they work on fit into the broader Underwriting strategy.</li>
<li>Posses strong relationships and engage with distributors (agents brokers) during the Underwriting process, leading discussions around risk appetite and proactively seeking new business opportunities.</li>
<li>Anticipate customer needs and be able to handle and resolve the vast majority of queries from customers and brokers.</li>
<li>Support with the development of other Underwriters.</li>
<li>Should be proficient in Directors and Officers, Financial Institutions &amp; Professional Indemnity.</li>
<li>Complete detailed opportunity assessment with key distributors to identify growth opportunities.</li>
<li>Negotiate solid terms &amp; conditions and where appropriate cross-sell other lines of business to increase the book of business.</li>
<li>Participate in Sales Team meeting as related to assigned brokers and / or territory.</li>
<li>Proactively engage in the target account process, managing a qualified list of opportunities 90 to 120 days prior to effective date.</li>
<li>Serve as the subject matter expert and act as the key contact for assigned target accounts.</li>
<li>Measure exposure/analyze risk, initiate product development ideas and promote services to increase penetration.</li>
<li>Provide expertise on coverage issues with claims programs and guidelines.</li>
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Senior Underwriter - Financial Lines

American International Group, Inc. (AIG) - UAE

Senior Underwriter- Marine Make your mark in Underwriting AIG underwriting teams help to find insurance solutions in areas including Financial Lines, Property, Casualty, Specialty Lines, Cyber, Multinational Clients, and High Net Worth individuals. We are reimagining how we help customers to manage risk, transforming our operating model, and reshaping our role responsibilities and career pathways. The goal is to unlock the full potential in each colleague empowering our people to grow as insurance professionals and add more value to our customers and AIG. How you will create an impact <ul> <li>To underwrite, market, sell and promote all Marine products within GCC &amp; NA</li> <li> This role will be responsible for Profit and Sales for the Marine division primarily within UAE </li> <li>Responsible for the profitable underwriting of new business production and renewal retention of Marine products for assigned territory developed through Brokers, Direct Clients and Business Development Managers.</li> </ul> What you ll need to succeed Qualifications &amp; Education: Bachelor s Degree. CII qualifications would be a plus Experience: Prior experience in Marine Underwriting or Broking. Training: No mandatory external training Knowledge: Has in-depth knowledge of the Marine Insurance industry, Logistics and Global Trade Skilled in MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. Power BI is a plus. Job Accountabilities Retention and New Business Development <ul> <li>Maintain and develop strong broker/client relationships</li> <li> Regular in person meetings with brokers </li> <li> Conduct training sessions on AIG appetite and capabilities </li> <li>Ensure account retention rates are maintained as per company/department norms.</li> <li>Underwrite new and renewal business to promote premium growth within</li> </ul> UW authority. <ul> <li>Achieve overall production goal in collaboration with the Underwriting Manager</li> <li>Provide sound underwriting decisions, exhibit flexibility, and price risks to achieve established profit goals for the company.</li> <li>Provide feedback on renewal loss ratios that exceed permissible limits.</li> </ul> Identify poor performing accounts and take remedial actions. Others: 1. Ensure adherence to all corporate Marine Underwriting Guidelines 2. Ensure that all marine pricing tools are being used correctly and that all marine quotes, binders, and policies are issued in accordance with regulatory and corporate policies. 3. Adhere to underwriting authority &amp; underwriting guidelines referenced in the AIG Marine Intranet site. Ensuring that all underwriting decisions are documented in the underwriting file. 4. Handling of all process-oriented tasks ensuring a smooth process in place 5. Other tasks that may be deemed necessary as per the Marine department requirements. Communication and Working Relationships Internal Collaborates with other team members and peer underwriters within Commercial Lines and Distribution External Business relationships with brokers/producers, Clients, Risk Managers, Loss adjusters Key Competencies <ul> <li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal</li> <li>Presentations skills</li> <li> Negotiation skills</li> <li> Insurance experience in direct markets</li> <li> Problem-solving skills and a logical approach to work</li> <li> Sound judgement and decisiveness</li> <li> Ability to work to tight deadlines</li> <li> Team player</li> <li> Customer service attitude</li> </ul>

Senior Underwriter- Marine

Stellar Select Limited

Job Title: Mortgage Underwriter - Buy to Let Location: Hertfordshire Salary: Based on experience Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm About the position of Mortgage Underwriter - Buy to Let: Ideally, you'll have worked with a specialist lender, but we also welcome applications from underwriters with strong Buy-to-Let experience at high street banks. This role offers an exciting chance to develop your expertise in complex mortgages within a fast-growing, forward-thinking business. You'll be responsible for underwriting and assessing BTL mortgage applications, managing broker relationships, and working closely with credit committees. If you have a proven track record in BTL underwriting and are ready to take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful lender with ambitious growth plans. Responsibilities for the role of Mortgage Underwriter - Buy to Let: <ul> <li>Underwriting and assessing loan documentation, including valuation reports and requesting additional information from brokers where required, highlighting any concerns.</li><li>Carrying out checks on the applicants and properties and assessing their suitability for the loan applied for.</li><li>Proactively manage a pipeline of mortgage applications which will include chasing outstanding information from third parties and providing timely updates to introducers which will help ensure service excellence is maintained.</li><li>Recommending and referring cases to Credit Committee where credit committee approval required.</li><li>Liaising with introducers, valuers and solicitors.</li><li>Overseeing cases from inception through to completion.</li></ul> Experience and skills required for the role of Mortgage Underwriter - Buy to Let: <ul> <li>Mandated underwriting experience, specifically within Buy-to-Let mortgages</li><li>Proven ability to assess loan documentation and valuation reports, identifying and flagging any concerns</li><li>Strong track record of carrying out thorough checks on applicants and properties to determine loan suitability</li><li>Experience managing a mortgage application pipeline, proactively chasing missing information and providing timely updates to introducers</li><li>Confident in recommending and referring cases to Credit Committee for approval when required</li><li>Skilled in liaising with introducers, valuers, and solicitors to ensure smooth case progression</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage cases from inception through to completion</li></ul> For more information regarding the role of Mortgage Underwriter - Buy to Let please contact us Stellar Select is acting as an employment agency and is a corporate member of the REC. Due to a high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful. We aim to contact all successful contacts within two business days.

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