Senior Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior Underwriter to join a leading MGA as the Property & Casualty Underwriting Manager in Leeds. This leadership role involves defining and delivering underwriting strategy, managing financial performance, and developing the underwriting team to drive business growth and ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Expert technical underwriting experience in Property & Casualty within the commercial insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of the delegated authority market and strong broker contacts.
• Proven leadership with a growth-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the underwriting team to set and execute underwriting strategies.
• Manage budgeting and financial planning, monitoring key financial metrics.
• Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations.

Skills

Technical underwriting experience

Market knowledge

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Customer satisfaction focus

Job description

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Senior Underwriter, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Client:

IDEX Consulting Ltd

Location:

Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

The role

An outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader to join a leading MGA Underwriter as the Property & Casualty Underwriting Manager and drive the business forwards. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering our underwriting strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: Lead the underwriting team to set and execute underwriting strategies, ensuring performance targets and KPIs are met across Property & Casualty product lines.
• Binder Management: Day-to-day management of our binders, exercising judgment in all underwriting matters, and remaining aware of underwriting limits. Monitoring performance, including exposure monitoring, rate movement, claims trends, and regular capacity reviews.
• Business Development: Develop growth strategies and implement action plans. Build meaningful, long-term relationships with new and existing partners.
• Agent Development: Develop and grow the agency database, including underwriter visits, promoting product offering, target markets, and appetite.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgeting, financial planning, and monitor key financial metrics like loss ratio and underwriting performance to maintain business stability and support growth.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, best practices, and continuous process improvements.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure full compliance with FCA regulations and manage business risks effectively.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Ensure the underwriting strategy meets agent requirements and satisfaction, driving a customer-first service experience.
• Team Development: Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and inclusivity while nurturing top talent and developing a high-performance team.

What you'll need to succeed

• Expert technical underwriting experience in Property & Casualty within the commercial insurance sector.
• Strong understanding of the property and casualty delegated authority market, proven market knowledge, and strong broker contacts.
• Proven leadership with a growth-driven mindset and a track record of delivering results.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• High-level financial acumen with the ability to innovate and challenge the status quo.
• Inspirational, inclusive leader capable of making tough decisions and driving team success.
• Focus on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.