Head of Underwriting - UK Commercial Property

CKB Recruitment Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious Property investment firm is seeking a Senior Property Underwriter to lead the launch of a new Insurance MGA. The role requires establishing a business plan, developing broker relationships, and spearheading underwriting strategies. With opportunities to build a team and equity stake offered, this position provides a unique chance to make a significant impact in the market. Flexibility to work from home part-time enhances the appeal.

Qualifications

• Senior Property Underwriter with experience in a business launch.
• Strong property exposure within combined roles will be considered.
• Ability to bring a small team is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and work on a business plan for launching the new MGA.
• Agree on capacity providers and create internal infrastructure.
• Onboard existing broker relationships and develop new ones.

Skills

Underwriting performance

Broker relationship development

Team building

Job description

Calling all Senior Property Underwriters, we have a truly one of a kind opportunity that we are delighted to bring to market. We are currently working with an ambitious Property investment firm, that are now looking to launch a new Property focused Insurance MGA , and this where you come in!

They are looking for a Senior Property Underwriter to join them to head this up, so this represents a truly outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to make their mark in the market, with them offering an equity stake and strong performance related bonuses.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating and working on a business plan to get this business launched. They also need you to work on and agree Capacity providers and creating the internal infrastructure, and then be responsible for onboarding some of your existing broker relationships, developing new ones, and driving underwriting performance, and spearheading the development of their underwriting strategies.

You will work closely with the investors to get this business off the ground, and once this is done have the opportunity to build a team. They would also consider someone who can bring a small team with them from the beginning, so if you have an underwriter and an assistant underwriter who work with you currently and you would all like to make this exciting jump together, they can facilitate this.

This role will need to be based from their South Woodford office at least 2 or 3 days a week with the rest being able to be based from home should you wish.

To be considered you will need to be a Senior Property Underwriter (they would also consider a senior commercial underwriter who has strong property exposure within a combined role)

Salary on offer is £90-£170,000 depending upon you, the individual and your proposed plan and contacts within the market, with equity stake in the business and performance related bonuses, though if you are looking for a bit more on the salary, please do not rule this out as they are happy to look at tailoring a package to suit.

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