Head Of Underwriting - UK Commercial Property

CKB Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A property investment firm in London seeks a Senior Property Underwriter to lead the launch of a new Insurance Managing General Agent (MGA). The role offers a competitive salary of £150,000–£225,000, an equity stake, and performance-related bonuses. The position is primarily based in South Woodford with options for remote work. Ideal candidates include those with strong property exposure and leadership experience in underwriting.

Qualifications

• Senior Property Underwriter or Senior Commercial Underwriter with strong property exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of a new Property focused Insurance MGA.
• Develop a business plan and onboard broker relationships.
• Drive underwriting performance and develop strategies.

Skills

Property underwriting

Commercial underwriting

Job description

Overview

Senior Property Underwriters are invited to join a ambitious property investment firm launching a new Property focused Insurance MGA. The role offers an equity stake and strong performance related bonuses. They would also consider a team move, so if you have a team you would like to bring, they can accommodate this from day 1.

Responsibilities

• Head up the launch of the new Property focused Insurance MGA and contribute to creating and working on a business plan to get the business launched.
• Work on capacity providers and the internal infrastructure, and onboard existing broker relationships while developing new ones.
• Drive underwriting performance and spearhead the development of underwriting strategies.
• Collaborate with investors to get the business off the ground and, subsequently, build a team.
• With accommodation for a current team, you may bring a small team (underwriters and an assistant underwriter) from the outset.

Qualifications

• Senior Property Underwriter. They would also consider a Senior Commercial Underwriter with strong property exposure within a combined role.

Location & Work Pattern

Based at their South Woodford office for at least 2 or 3 days a week; remaining days can be worked from home if preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary £150,000–£225,000 depending on experience, with equity stake and performance related bonuses. They are open to tailoring the package; higher salary requests will be considered.

How to Apply

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please reach out to Kieran at CKB Recruitment.