Senior Underwriter

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

Job summary

A leading MGA Underwriter is looking for a Senior Underwriter to join their Sheffield office. In this pivotal role, you will drive the underwriting strategy, lead the underwriting team, and ensure compliance with key regulations while fostering relationships with partners. Your expertise in Property & Casualty underwriting and strong leadership skills will be essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Expert technical underwriting experience in Property & Casualty within commercial insurance.
• Strong knowledge of the delegated authority market, with proven contacts and capacity.
• Proven leadership with a growth mindset and results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the underwriting team to set and execute underwriting strategies.
• Manage budgets, financial planning, and monitor metrics like loss ratio.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and manage risks.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Customer Satisfaction

Regulatory Compliance

Operational Excellence

Business Development

Job description

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Senior Underwriter, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: IDEX Consulting Ltd

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 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, exercise judgment in underwriting matters, monitor exposure, rate movement, claims trends, and conduct capacity reviews.
• Business Development: Develop growth strategies and implement action plans. Build meaningful, long-term relationships with partners.
• Agent Development: Grow the agency database through visits, promoting products, markets, and appetite.
• Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, financial planning, and monitor metrics like loss ratio and underwriting performance.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, ensure efficiency, and promote continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and manage risks.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Align underwriting strategies with agent requirements to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Team Development: Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture, nurturing talent and high performance.

What you'll need to succeed

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