Senior Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is looking for an Underwriting Manager specializing in Property & Casualty. In this key leadership role, you will drive underwriting strategy, manage a dynamic team, and develop growth strategies while ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will have extensive technical underwriting experience and a proven leadership track record.

Qualifications

• Extensive technical underwriting experience in Property & Casualty within commercial insurance.
• Strong knowledge of the delegated authority market, with proven contacts and capacity.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the underwriting team to achieve performance targets across Property & Casualty lines.
• Oversee daily binder operations, monitor exposure and claims trends.

Skills

Technical underwriting experience

Leadership

Financial acumen

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Innovative thinking

Job description

Job Title: Underwriting Manager - Property & Casualty

Client: IDEX Consulting Ltd

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join as the Property & Casualty Underwriting Manager, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. This role involves defining and delivering our underwriting strategy to drive business growth and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership: Lead the underwriting team to achieve performance targets across Property & Casualty lines.
• Binder Management: Oversee daily binder operations, monitor exposure, rate movements, claims trends, and capacity reviews.
• Business Development: Develop growth strategies and build long-term relationships with partners.
• Agent Development: Expand the agency database through visits, promoting products, and targeting markets.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, financial planning, and monitor key metrics like loss ratio and underwriting performance.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient daily operations and continuous process improvements.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and manage risks effectively.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Align underwriting strategies with agent requirements to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Team Development: Foster collaboration, accountability, and inclusivity; nurture talent and high-performance teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Extensive technical underwriting experience in Property & Casualty within commercial insurance.
• Strong knowledge of the delegated authority market, with proven contacts and capacity.
• Leadership experience with a focus on growth and results.
• Understanding of regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Financial acumen with innovative thinking.
• Inspirational and inclusive leadership style.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.