Senior Underwriter

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MGA Underwriter is seeking a Property & Casualty Underwriting Manager to spearhead their business strategy. The successful candidate will lead the underwriting team, manage financial oversight, and ensure regulatory compliance, driving operational excellence and customer-centric solutions. This role offers the opportunity to influence the firm's direction and develop a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Expert technical underwriting experience in Property & Casualty.
• Strong understanding of the delegated authority market.
• Inspirational leadership with proven results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the underwriting team and execute strategies.
• Develop growth strategies and build partner relationships.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Customer Satisfaction

Continuous Improvement

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

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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:

1. Leadership: Lead the underwriting team to set and execute underwriting strategies, ensuring performance targets and KPIs are met across Property & Casualty product lines.
2. Binder Management: Oversee daily management of binders, exercise judgment in all underwriting matters, and monitor performance including exposure, rate movement, claims trends, and capacity reviews.
3. Business Development: Develop growth strategies and implement action plans. Build meaningful, long-term relationships with new and existing partners.
4. Agent Development: Grow the agency database through visits, promoting products, target markets, and appetite.
5. Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, financial planning, and monitor key metrics like loss ratio and underwriting performance to ensure stability and growth.
6. Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, ensure efficiency, and promote continuous process improvement.
7. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and manage business risks effectively.
8. Customer-Centric Approach: Align underwriting strategies with agent requirements and satisfaction, fostering a customer-first service experience.
9. Team Development: Cultivate a culture of collaboration, accountability, and inclusivity, nurturing talent and developing a high-performance team.

What you'll need to succeed

1. Expert technical underwriting experience in Property & Casualty within the commercial insurance sector.
2. Strong understanding of the delegated authority market, proven market knowledge, and broker contacts.
3. Proven leadership with a growth-driven mindset and a track record of results.
4. Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
5. High-level financial acumen with innovative thinking.
6. Inspirational, inclusive leadership capable of making tough decisions.
7. Focus on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.