Hybrid Underwriting Manager - Lead Home Insurance Excellence

Allianz; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an Underwriting Manager for its Home Technical Underwriting team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will manage a team to drive technical excellence, monitor performance metrics, and ensure compliance with underwriting standards. This role offers a hybrid working opportunity and requires strong leadership capabilities along with a deep understanding of underwriting processes and risk management. Competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture are provided.

Benefits

Flexible buy/sell holiday options

Annual performance-related bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and reporting.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team of technical underwriters.
• Ability to convey complex concepts regarding underwriting decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Senior Underwriters and Underwriters.
• Monitor key business metrics and control underwriting standards.
• Support business activities ensuring alignment with risk appetite.

Skills

Understanding of policy wordings and clauses

Ability to identify risks and apply risk management techniques

Interpreting statistical data

Building collaborative relationships with stakeholders

Full working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading insurance company is seeking an Underwriting Manager for its Home Technical Underwriting team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will manage a team to drive technical excellence, monitor performance metrics, and ensure compliance with underwriting standards. This role offers a hybrid working opportunity and requires strong leadership capabilities along with a deep understanding of underwriting processes and risk management. Competitive benefits and a supportive workplace culture are provided.