Senior Underwriting Lead — Strategy, Risk & Growth

Ips Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS Group is seeking an Underwriting Manager to lead a high-performing underwriting team and set strategic direction for risk, governance and standards. The role combines technical underwriting accountability with a strong commercial focus to support profitable growth.

You will oversee day-to-day leadership, drive portfolio performance insights, and partner with Claims, Pricing and Data teams to refine strategy and processes while presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading underwriting teams and driving performance.
• Strong data-driven approach to risk and portfolio management.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and shape underwriting strategy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management and development of the underwriting team.
• Monitor portfolio performance, claims trends and profitability.
• Collaborate with Claims, Pricing and Data teams to drive improvements.
• Set and enforce underwriting guidelines, processes and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Portfolio management

Data-driven

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Underwriting strategy

Decision making

Job description

IPS Group is seeking an Underwriting Manager to lead a high-performing underwriting team and set strategic direction for risk, governance and standards. The role combines technical underwriting accountability with a strong commercial focus to support profitable growth.

You will oversee day-to-day leadership, drive portfolio performance insights, and partner with Claims, Pricing and Data teams to refine strategy and processes while presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders.