Property Underwriter

IPS Group; Essex; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Group is partnering with a highly regarded global insurer to recruit a Property Underwriter in Maidstone or Colchester. This role covers commercial property risks across the SME to mid-market space, with brokers and underwriting authority.

You'll manage own cases, develop relationships with brokers, and work with UKR regional offices. The role offers dedicated authority, early exposure to underwriting decisions, and a pathway to progression within a globally recognised insurer.

Qualifications

• Property underwriting experience within an insurer, MGA or delegated authority broking background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage own cases (renewal and/or new business), writing within appetite, and underwriting authority.
• Handle referral cases for Underwriters/Apprentices with less experience, whilst adhering to individual authority level.
• Work towards divisional retention, conversion, rate and loss ratio targets.
• Enhance the company’s standing and presence nationally by establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships with broking partners.
• Display strong negotiation skills that aid conversion and relationships with all key brokers.
• Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, most notably the UKR regional offices.

Job description

Property Underwriter

IPS Group is partnering with a highly regarded global insurer to recruit a Property Underwriter to join its Maidstone or Colchester team. This is an amazing opportunity for an established or junior Underwriter looking to gain more experience.
You will be joining an experienced Underwriting team focused on Commercial property risks across the SME to mid-market space. Working closely with brokers across Maidstone or Colchester, both locations are seeking an Underwriter so please ensure Maidstone or Colchester are accessible for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage own cases (renewal and/or new business), writing within appetite, and underwriting authority.
• Handle referral cases for Underwriters/Apprentices with less experience, whilst adhering to individual authority level.
• Work towards divisional retention, conversion, rate and loss ratio targets.
• Enhance the companies standing and presence nationally by establishing and maintaining strong personal relationships with broking partners.
• Display strong negotiation skills that aide conversion and relationships with all key brokers.
• Work collaboratively with other parts of the organisation, most notably the UKR regional offices.

You will ideally have property underwriting experience within an insurer, MGA or delegated authority broking background.
The successful individual will be able to negotiate flexibly, have effective selling skills, risk perception, successfully developed effective trading relationships and experience working across functions to collaborate and build strong relationships.
Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised insurer with a strong reputation in the market and a genuine commitment to investing in underwriting talent.

You’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated Property role managing your own cases and writing within appetite
• Genuine underwriting authority and autonomy
• Strong leadership support
• Significant broker and market engagement
• Experience of working for a global supportive business

The role offers exposure to a varied SME to mid-market portfolio, with average premiums up to 10k with opportunity for further development into other branch Underwriter roles.

If you are looking for a role where you can build broker relationships, handle referral cases and manage your own cases, we would love to hear from you.