Head of Property & Casualty

IDEX Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing MGA in London is seeking a Head of Property & Casualty to lead its underwriting portfolio. This influential role involves collaborating directly with the CEO, ensuring profitable growth, managing broker relationships, and shaping the business's future. Candidates should have significant experience in property underwriting, a solid track record of growth, and strong leadership capabilities. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working model, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and discretionary bonus

28 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension, life cover, and health plan

Support for professional qualifications

Clear long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in senior portfolio or leadership roles within property underwriting.
• Strong broker relationships and market presence in MGA or delegated authority.
• Excellent analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the property underwriting function and ensure portfolio performance.
• Build and strengthen senior broker relationships for growth.
• Oversee underwriting governance and compliance.
• Collaborate on long-term strategy and product development.
• Identify new growth opportunities and lead a high-performing team.

Skills

Property underwriting experience

Proven track record of profitable growth

Strong broker network

Commercial and analytical skills

Leadership skills

Job description

An established and fast-growing MGA is seeking a Head of Property & Casualty to lead and develop its property underwriting portfolio as part of an ambitious growth strategy. Reporting directly to the CEO, this senior leadership role offers significant autonomy and influence over underwriting strategy, broker engagement, and portfolio performance. You will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the business while driving profitable growth within a delegated authority environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the property underwriting function, ensuring profitable portfolio performance aligned to risk appetite and strategy
• Build and strengthen senior broker relationships to drive sustainable growth and retention
• Oversee underwriting governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with executive leadership on strategy, product development, and long‑term planning
• Identify and develop new scheme and growth opportunities
• Drive cross‑sell initiatives across the wider product suite
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing underwriting team

Why you should join:

This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely influential leadership role within a fast‑growing, entrepreneurial MGA where your expertise will directly shape underwriting strategy and business performance. Reporting to the CEO, you will have real autonomy, visibility, and a seat at the table as the business executes ambitious growth plans. Unlike more traditional or layered organisations, this role offers the chance to build, evolve, and lead a portfolio with the backing of an experienced leadership team, strong broker relationships, and a collaborative culture that values innovation, commercial thinking, and decision‑making. For a senior property underwriter looking to elevate their impact and career trajectory, this role stands out for its scope, pace, and long‑term progression potential.

Skills & Experience

• Experience in property underwriting, including senior portfolio or leadership roles
• Proven track record of delivering profitable growth within an MGA or delegated authority environment
• Strong broker network and market presence
• Excellent commercial, analytical, and leadership skills
• Experience working closely with Compliance and governance teams

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Pension, life cover, and health plan
• Hybrid working model (City of London)
• Support for professional qualifications and structured development
• Clear long‑term career progression within a growing MGA

What next?

Apply in confidence to learn more about this confidential opportunity. Email [e-mail] for more information.

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