The underwriting team at IPS Group Birmingham are supporting a highly regarded global Insurer often mentioned as one of the most desirable Insurers to work for in the market. They are looking to appoint a Senior Construction Underwriter in this new business focused role which can be based in either Birmingham, Manchester or Leeds.
This is a senior, high profile role with responsibility for driving new business, managing key broker relationships, and contributing to the growth of a £25M construction portfolio.
You’ll be joining a team of experienced Construction Underwriters with high visibility and direct exposure to senior leadership, this role will offer real influence over underwriting strategy and portfolio development.
You’ll be working across a varied and technically engaging mix of business including annual contractors policies and project specific construction risks. You will be a referral oversight for liability underwriters where construction elements require specialist input.
Key Responsibilities
Underwriting & Trading
- Underwrite construction risks across a multi-line portfolio
- Assess, price, and negotiate new business opportunities
- Manage a consistent flow of submissions via CRM systems
- Make timely, commercially sound underwriting decisions
Broker Relationship Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers across the UK
- Drive engagement through regular calls and face-to-face meetings
- Clearly communicate underwriting appetite and capabilities
- Identify and convert new business opportunities
Business Development
- Develop and manage your own pipeline of business
- Support the growth of open market trading activity
- Contribute to the expansion of facilities and schemes
Technical Leadership
- Act as a referral point for complex risks
- Mentor and support junior underwriters
- Provide technical guidance across underwriting teams
Strategic Contribution
- Contribute to evaluation of facilities, schemes, and tenders
- Support portfolio growth initiatives and innovation
To be considered you must have construction underwriting experience, this can either be an established Senior Underwriter looking for a new challenge or an Underwriter looking to step up into a senior role. This is a real stand out opportunity to join an Insurer who offers something a little different to the average composite. They are in serious growth mode and are doing things in the right way. You will be rewarded with a base salary up to £80,000 + a bonus of up to 20% and an excellent benefits package including private medical and dental and an excellent pension.
