Underwriting Manager managing a £120m portfolio across landlord and SME segments. Leading team projects to drive MGA growth strategy and ensuring high standards in insurance provision.
Responsibilities
Take the lead on managing a significant portfolio of 380,000 customers with £120m GWP across our landlord and SME segments.
Define and own the portfolio strategy, ensuring accountability for performance.
Drive forward large projects supporting MGA growth strategy.
Champion the small business cause and ensure honesty, inclusivity, and reliability in insurance provision.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external capacity providers.
Requirements
Qualified as a chartered ACII (or holds an equivalent professional qualification).
Experienced in portfolio management with a deep understanding of underwriting principles, ideally in commercial lines.
A natural innovator who brings ideas to drive growth, improve efficiency, and launch products on new distribution channels.
Excellent at problem-solving and analytics, comfortable making decisions with full underwriting authority.
A strong communicator capable of delivering complex messages and cultivating strong relationships.
Adept at staying up-to-date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and has exposure to the full insurance business.
Benefits
We offer a great work-life balance where every team member has a manageable workload and the flexibility to work hybrid.
25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and option to buy five more days of holiday.
Flexible parental leave with six months full pay to the primary caregiver and four weeks full pay for the secondary caregiver.
Life event leave – an extra day’s leave every two years for significant life moments.
Two-week paid sabbatical after five years of service and four weeks off after ten years of service.
Competitive salary based on experience and market, with potential for an annual bonus.
Private medical insurance through BUPA.
Health cash plan covering everyday medical expenses.
Access to tools supporting personal development and mental health counselling.
Pension matching up to five percent and a tax-free life assurance policy.
Salary sacrifice car scheme option.
Flexible benefits scheme for critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, or gym membership.
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