Senior Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MGA Underwriter seeks a Senior Underwriter to strategically drive underwriting efforts in Property & Casualty insurance. The candidate will lead a dynamic team, manage key financial metrics, and ensure compliance while fostering a growth-oriented culture. This role is pivotal for enhancing client relationships and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Property & Casualty insurance.
• Strong market knowledge and broker contacts.
• Leadership capabilities with proven results.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting team and execute strategies.
• Manage financial planning and monitor performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations.

Skills

Expert technical underwriting experience

Strong understanding of the delegated authority market

Proven leadership with a growth mindset

High-level financial acumen

Innovative thinking

Focus on continuous improvement

Job description

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Senior Underwriter, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Client: IDEX Consulting Ltd

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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: Manage binders daily, exercising judgment in underwriting matters, monitoring performance, exposure, rate movements, claims trends, and capacity reviews.
• Business Development: Develop growth strategies and implement action plans. Build long-term relationships with partners.
• Agent Development: Grow the agency database through visits, promoting products, markets, and appetite.
• Financial Oversight: Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and monitor metrics like loss ratio and underwriting performance.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient daily operations, best practices, and continuous process improvements.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and manage risks effectively.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Align underwriting strategy with agent requirements to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Team Development: Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive culture, nurturing talent and high performance.

What you'll need to succeed

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