Property & Casualty Underwriter
IDEX Consulting ·
A growing and well-respected Managing General Agent (MGA) operating across the London and regional insurance markets is currently looking to appoint an experienced Property & Casualty Development Underwriter to join its expanding underwriting team.
This organisation specialises in mid-market and SME commercial risks across multiple product lines and has ambitious growth plans for the coming years. As part of this expansion, they are seeking a commercially minded Underwriter who enjoys trading with Brokers and contributing to the development of a profitable portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced underwriting professional to join a collaborative team environment, gain exposure to a diverse range of risks and play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business.
The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for underwriting profitable new business and renewals within agreed authority levels while supporting the development and growth of the wider portfolio. The role involves working closely with Brokers and internal underwriting teams to build strong relationships and identify new opportunities.
Working within a hybrid model, the position offers a balance of home working and three days per week in a central London office. Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver a high standard of service to Broker partnersDevelop and maintain strong broker relationships to maximise new business and retention opportunitiesUnderwrite and manage a portfolio of commercial risks in line with underwriting guidelines, authority levels and risk appetiteAssess and evaluate risks to ensure profitable underwriting decisions while maintaining regulatory complianceIdentify cross-selling opportunities across the wider product suite and collaborate with other underwriting teamsSupport the identification and development of scheme opportunities aligned with underwriting appetiteMaintain ongoing market awareness and undertake continuous professional developmentAchieve personal KPIs while contributing to wider team objectivesSkills & ExperienceMinimum 5 years' experience in commercial underwriting, ideally within property & casualty linesExperience operating in a development or trading underwriting roleStrong experience working with Brokers and building trading relationshipsExcellent analytical, negotiation and decision-making skillsStrong communication and stakeholder management abilitiesCommercially focused with an emphasis on profitable growthSelf-motivated and results drivenWhat's On Offer28 days holiday plus bank holidays, with an additional day off for your birthdayCompetitive discretionary bonusPension, life assurance and health planSupport for professional qualifications and ongoing trainingStructured development and career progression opportunitiesHybrid working modelCollaborative and supportive team environmentVisit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities.
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