Job title: Underwriting Officer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Insurance
Functional Expertise: Insurance
Skills: Dip CII Guernsey Full Time Permanent Underwriting insurance
Salary type: Annual
Location: Guernsey
Job published: 19/01/2026
Job ID: 70606
Contact name: Kate Lister
Phone number: +441481714634
Contact email: kate@firstcall.co.gg

Job Description

One of our key clients - a leading regulated financial services organisation operating within the insurance and risk management sector - is seeking an experienced Underwriting Officer to join its team in Guernsey

This is a senior and influential underwriting role with direct exposure to board-level decision making, focused on governance, oversight and the effective operation of underwriting processes across complex (re)insurance programmes.

Responsibilities include:

  • Chairing the Underwriting Committee and ensuring it operates in line with its Terms of Reference
  • Reviewing, coordinating and signing off (re)insurance programmes and policy documentation
  • Reporting to the Board on committee activity, KPIs and underwriting performance
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure effective oversight of client programmes and new business proposals

This is a highly visible position with regular interaction with senior leadership and board members so would be suit someone with strong leadership skills, analytical thinking and excellent communication skills.

Have several years underwriting experience? Then apply today with your latest CV or contact Marcel on 01481 714634, or email info@firstcall.co.gg.