Team Manager

AmTrust International; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AmTrust International in Nottingham is recruiting a Team Manager for our Property Underwriting team on a 12 month fixed-term basis. You will lead and develop a team of Property Underwriters, drive profitable growth, manage portfolio performance, and maintain service standards in line with business objectives.

Working with the Lead Property Underwriter, you will oversee day-to-day operations, enhance performance and engagement, develop strategy, support business development, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience leading underwriting or insurance teams within a commercial insurance environment.
• Strong operational leadership, performance management, and drive for continuous improvement.
• Solid understanding of underwriting principles, portfolio management, and broker relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Property Underwriting team.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to drive portfolio profitability and service standards.
• Collaborate with the Lead Property Underwriter to shape team strategy and deliver business objectives.
• Ensure underwriting activity complies with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Foster broker relationships and contribute to business development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Underwriting

Stakeholder engagement

Portfolio management

Job description

AmTrust is a global insurance provider offering risk management solutions and business underwriting. Today, AmTrust International underwrites over $1.8 billion of gross written premiums and employs more than 1,500 employees globally.

We are currently looking for a Team Manager to join our Property Underwriting team on a 12 month fixed term basis, based out of our Nottingham office.

The role will lead and develop a team of Property Underwriters, ensuring the delivery of profitable growth, portfolio performance, and exceptional service standards in line with business objectives. Working closely with the Lead Property Underwriter, you will oversee the day-to-day operational management of the team, driving performance, engagement, and underwriting excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced people leader who enjoys developing high-performing teams while maintaining oversight of portfolio profitability, broker relationships, and operational effectiveness. You will play a key role in shaping team strategy, supporting business development opportunities, and ensuring underwriting activity is delivered in line with regulatory requirements and company standards.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have proven experience leading, coaching, and developing underwriting or insurance teams within a commercial insurance environment.
• Demonstrate strong operational leadership skills, with the ability to manage performance, drive continuous improvement, and deliver business results.
• Possess a solid understanding of underwriting principles, portfolio management, and broker relationship management, with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

In return, you'll join a collaborative and ambitious business where you'll be empowered to make a real impact on the success of the Property portfolio while developing your own career within a global organisation.