At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop a team of underwriters in Mid-Market insurance.
- Company: Dynamic insurance firm with a focus on growth and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonus, and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with career advancement.
- Why this job: Shape underwriting strategy and drive profitable growth in a diverse portfolio.
- Qualifications: Proven underwriting experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 95000 - 100000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead and develop a team of underwriters focused on Mid-Market commercial lines. This is a pivotal role for a technically strong underwriting leader who combines hands-on underwriting expertise with people management and portfolio oversight, driving profitable growth across a diverse book of business.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of underwriters, setting clear performance expectations and supporting technical and professional development.
- Hold personal underwriting authority for Mid-Market lines, referring and reviewing risks above team members' authority levels.
- Own portfolio performance for the Mid-Market book, monitoring GWP, loss ratios, retention, and new business growth against target.
- Set and maintain underwriting philosophy, risk appetite, and referral guidelines in line with the wider underwriting strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with broker partners, supporting the team on complex placements and renewals.
- Partner with pricing, actuarial, and claims teams to ensure underwriting decisions are informed by accurate data and emerging trends.
- Monitor market conditions and competitor activity, adjusting appetite and pricing strategy as needed.
- Ensure the team's compliance with regulatory requirements, internal governance, and audit standards.
- Contribute to product development and the evolution of policy wordings for Mid-Market lines.
- Report on portfolio performance and team output to senior underwriting leadership.
About You
- Proven underwriting experience across Mid-Market commercial lines (e.g. Commercial Combined, Property, Casualty, or similar).
- Prior experience managing, mentoring, or leading an underwriting team.
- Strong technical underwriting judgement with a track record of profitable portfolio management.
- Confident communicator with established broker relationships and strong negotiation skills.
- ACII qualified or working towards, with a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements.
- Commercially astute, with the ability to balance growth ambitions against risk and profitability.
- Comfortable operating in a hybrid environment, with regular time in the London office.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £95,000 – £100,000, dependent on experience.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Hybrid working model.
- The opportunity to shape underwriting strategy and grow a high-performing team within a Mid-Market portfolio.
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