Senior P&C Underwriter

Ips Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Ips Group is seeking a Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter in Birmingham, offering a hybrid work pattern. The role focuses on property-led new business and mid-market enquiries, with proactive growth in a supported team. Premiums start from £10,000 and the organisation supports a flexible, opportunity-rich environment.

You will work with experienced underwriters and Managers in Birmingham to shape a growing portfolio and leverage broker relationships for ongoing trading opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting commercial property risks, standalone or within a combined offering.
• Background with an insurer or MGA with broker relationships and trading ability.
• Proactive, new-business-focused, commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite property-led new business opportunities, including standalone Property risks.
• Handle mid-market Package and Combined enquiries.
• Collaborate with underwriting managers in Birmingham to grow the portfolio.
• Leverage broker relationships to drive trading opportunities.

Skills

Property underwriting

Commercial property

Broker relationships

New business focus

Underwriting strategy

Job description

Senior Property & Casualty Underwriter
Birmingham, Hybrid
Salary Dependent on Experience + Bonus & Benefits

IPS Group is partnered with one of the largest and most recognised insurers in the UK and global market, known for its broad product capability and strong regional underwriting footprint. As part of continued investment in the Midlands, they are looking to appoint a New Business Property & Casualty Underwriter to support ambitious growth plans across the mid-market space. This is a newly created position offering the chance to help shape a growing portfolio.

The Role / Team

In this role, you will focus predominantly on Property-led new business, while also handling Package and Combined enquiries within the mid-market arena. You'll underwrite risks either on a standalone Property basis or as a broader Combined product, with premiums starting from £10,000 and no upper limit due to their corporate capability. The team consists of experienced underwriters, offering both support and collaboration, and you will play a key part in driving new opportunities in areas targeted to grow. You'll also be supported by experienced Underwriting Managers based in Birmingham.

Required Skills / Experience

We are looking to speak with individuals who have:

• Experience in underwriting commercial property risks, either standalone or within a combined offering
• A background with an insurer or MGA with a strong broker relationship and trading ability
• A proactive, new-business-focused, commercially minded approach

A Property bias is preferred, though strong Package or Combined experience will also be considered.

What's in It for You

This opportunity offers the ability to be part of a major growth initiative within one of the UK's biggest insurers. You'll have the scope to influence and shape how this segment develops in the region, with strong visibility and the chance to make a tangible impact.

You'll receive a competitive salary, a performance bonus and an excellent benefits package. The role is based in their central Birmingham office with the flexibility of 1-2 days working from home.