A national insurance company is seeking a Head of Construction Underwriting to lead its mid-market Construction division. This role involves shaping account direction, managing pricing strategies, and launching new products. Ideal candidates will have a successful background in underwriting construction business within the UK. Strong regulatory knowledge and leadership experience are preferred. The position offers a competitive salary, lucrative bonus, and impressive benefits, with opportunities for applicants across the UK.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
A national insurance company is seeking a Head of Construction Underwriting to lead its mid-market Construction division. This role involves shaping account direction, managing pricing strategies, and launching new products. Ideal candidates will have a successful background in underwriting construction business within the UK. Strong regulatory knowledge and leadership experience are preferred. The position offers a competitive salary, lucrative bonus, and impressive benefits, with opportunities for applicants across the UK.
Head of Construction Underwriting (Multi-Award-Winning Insurer) - Leeds Job Type: Permanent Sector: General Insurance Specialism: Underwriting Location: Yorkshire & Humberside Town/City: Leeds Salary range: Other, £100, 000+ Salary Description: Attractive salary plus highly lucrative bonus & benefits Posted: 05-Mar-26 Start Date: ASAP Recruiter: Aston Charles Job Ref: JH-3136HC Job Views: 22 There is no doubt about it - this company is one of the most exciting insurers in the market right now. As a result of strategic growth, our client is seeking a talented Head of Construction Underwriting to join its highly successful team. This is a truly rare opportunity to lead the company's mid-market Construction division: shaping the direction of the account, leading the strategy for distribution and pricing, and launching new specialist products. This insurer operates in over 20 countries, and is very much renowned as a world-leader within its chosen markets. The company arranges insurance for some of the most fascinating risks on the planet, and has a reputation for excellence, innovation and formidable customer service. Our client has a formidable Contractors Combined policy that was specifically designed by carefully consulting with its partner brokers. With many USPs, as well as the added-value benefits that the wider group has to offer, this "Turnkey" solution is being extremely well-received in the market. In addition, more products are in the pipeline, as this market-leading insurer continues to grow. This role will support marketing promotion and the launch of new products, as well as supporting Sales in strategic broker opportunities. You will work closely with the wider underwriting leadership team to monitor and manage product profitability, and support on referrals in accordance with delegated underwriting authorities. You'll be responsible for the specification, pricing and launch of new products, reviewing, modifying and tracking appetite changes to facilitate profitable growth of the account, and working with the actuarial function and underwriting colleagues to develop appropriate and proportionate pricing models. You'll also find ways to improve underwriting processes, empowering Underwriters to be able to write more business, and you'll help to build skills, product knowledge and capability across the Construction division. It's essential that you have a successful personal history of underwriting Construction business over a number of years in the UK retail broker market. You'll also have a good understanding of the regulatory obligations for underwriting and distribution of insurance products, as well as strong knowledge of market dynamics within this class. Ideally, you will have previous leadership experience, although we will consider applications from outstanding Senior Underwriters, who are ready to step up into a 'Head of' role. Crucially, you'll be ambitious, driven, innovative, and passionate about developing the Construction account. As this is a national role, we welcome applications from Construction specialists all over the UK, although there will be the requirement to spend some time in this insurer's offices (Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham). You'll be rewarded with an attractive basic salary, plus a highly lucrative bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions. Aston Charles - a personalised service from industry experts General Insurance and Financial Services Recruitment
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Head of Construction Underwriting (Multi-Award-Winning Insurer) - Leeds Job Type: Permanent Sector: General Insurance Specialism: Underwriting Location: Yorkshire & Humberside Town/City: Leeds Salary range: Other, £100, 000+ Salary Description: Attractive salary plus highly lucrative bonus & benefits Posted: 05-Mar-26 Start Date: ASAP Recruiter: Aston Charles Job Ref: JH-3136HC Job Views: 22 There is no doubt about it - this company is one of the most exciting insurers in the market right now. As a result of strategic growth, our client is seeking a talented Head of Construction Underwriting to join its highly successful team. This is a truly rare opportunity to lead the company's mid-market Construction division: shaping the direction of the account, leading the strategy for distribution and pricing, and launching new specialist products. This insurer operates in over 20 countries, and is very much renowned as a world-leader within its chosen markets. The company arranges insurance for some of the most fascinating risks on the planet, and has a reputation for excellence, innovation and formidable customer service. Our client has a formidable Contractors Combined policy that was specifically designed by carefully consulting with its partner brokers. With many USPs, as well as the added-value benefits that the wider group has to offer, this "Turnkey" solution is being extremely well-received in the market. In addition, more products are in the pipeline, as this market-leading insurer continues to grow. This role will support marketing promotion and the launch of new products, as well as supporting Sales in strategic broker opportunities. You will work closely with the wider underwriting leadership team to monitor and manage product profitability, and support on referrals in accordance with delegated underwriting authorities. You'll be responsible for the specification, pricing and launch of new products, reviewing, modifying and tracking appetite changes to facilitate profitable growth of the account, and working with the actuarial function and underwriting colleagues to develop appropriate and proportionate pricing models. You'll also find ways to improve underwriting processes, empowering Underwriters to be able to write more business, and you'll help to build skills, product knowledge and capability across the Construction division. It's essential that you have a successful personal history of underwriting Construction business over a number of years in the UK retail broker market. You'll also have a good understanding of the regulatory obligations for underwriting and distribution of insurance products, as well as strong knowledge of market dynamics within this class. Ideally, you will have previous leadership experience, although we will consider applications from outstanding Senior Underwriters, who are ready to step up into a 'Head of' role. Crucially, you'll be ambitious, driven, innovative, and passionate about developing the Construction account. As this is a national role, we welcome applications from Construction specialists all over the UK, although there will be the requirement to spend some time in this insurer's offices (Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham). You'll be rewarded with an attractive basic salary, plus a highly lucrative bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions. Aston Charles - a personalised service from industry experts General Insurance and Financial Services Recruitment
Head of Construction Underwriting (Multi-Award-Winning Insurer) - UK-Wide Job Type: Permanent Sector: General Insurance Specialism: Underwriting Location: Yorkshire & Humberside, London & South, Manchester & North West, North East & Scotland, Midlands & Wales Town/City: UK-Wide Salary range: Other, £100, 000+ Salary Description: Attractive salary plus highly lucrative bonus & benefits Posted: 05-Mar-26 Start Date: ASAP Recruiter: Aston Charles Job Ref: JH-3136HC There is no doubt about it - this company is one of the most exciting insurers in the market right now. As a result of strategic growth, our client is seeking a talented Head of Construction Underwriting to join its highly successful team. This is a truly rare opportunity to lead the company's mid-market Construction division: shaping the direction of the account, leading the strategy for distribution and pricing, and launching new specialist products. This insurer operates in over 20 countries, and is very much renowned as a world-leader within its chosen markets. The company arranges insurance for some of the most fascinating risks on the planet, and has a reputation for excellence, innovation and formidable customer service. Our client has a formidable Contractors Combined policy that was specifically designed by carefully consulting with its partner brokers. With many USPs, as well as the added-value benefits that the wider group has to offer, this "Turnkey" solution is being extremely well-received in the market. In addition, more products are in the pipeline, as this market-leading insurer continues to grow. This role will support marketing promotion and the launch of new products, as well as supporting Sales in strategic broker opportunities. You will work closely with the wider underwriting leadership team to monitor and manage product profitability, and support on referrals in accordance with delegated underwriting authorities. You'll be responsible for the specification, pricing and launch of new products, reviewing, modifying and tracking appetite changes to facilitate profitable growth of the account, and working with the actuarial function and underwriting colleagues to develop appropriate and proportionate pricing models. You'll also find ways to improve underwriting processes, empowering Underwriters to be able to write more business, and you'll help to build skills, product knowledge and capability across the Construction division. It's essential that you have a successful personal history of underwriting Construction business over a number of years in the UK retail broker market. You'll also have a good understanding of the regulatory obligations for underwriting and distribution of insurance products, as well as strong knowledge of market dynamics within this class. Ideally, you will have previous leadership experience, although we will consider applications from outstanding Senior Underwriters, who are ready to step up into a 'Head of' role. Crucially, you'll be ambitious, driven, innovative, and passionate about developing the Construction account. As this is a national role, we welcome applications from Construction specialists all over the UK, although there will be the requirement to spend some time in this insurer's offices (Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham). You'll be rewarded with an attractive basic salary, plus a highly lucrative bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions. Aston Charles - a personalised service from industry experts
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Head of Construction Underwriting (Multi-Award-Winning Insurer) - UK-Wide Job Type: Permanent Sector: General Insurance Specialism: Underwriting Location: Yorkshire & Humberside, London & South, Manchester & North West, North East & Scotland, Midlands & Wales Town/City: UK-Wide Salary range: Other, £100, 000+ Salary Description: Attractive salary plus highly lucrative bonus & benefits Posted: 05-Mar-26 Start Date: ASAP Recruiter: Aston Charles Job Ref: JH-3136HC There is no doubt about it - this company is one of the most exciting insurers in the market right now. As a result of strategic growth, our client is seeking a talented Head of Construction Underwriting to join its highly successful team. This is a truly rare opportunity to lead the company's mid-market Construction division: shaping the direction of the account, leading the strategy for distribution and pricing, and launching new specialist products. This insurer operates in over 20 countries, and is very much renowned as a world-leader within its chosen markets. The company arranges insurance for some of the most fascinating risks on the planet, and has a reputation for excellence, innovation and formidable customer service. Our client has a formidable Contractors Combined policy that was specifically designed by carefully consulting with its partner brokers. With many USPs, as well as the added-value benefits that the wider group has to offer, this "Turnkey" solution is being extremely well-received in the market. In addition, more products are in the pipeline, as this market-leading insurer continues to grow. This role will support marketing promotion and the launch of new products, as well as supporting Sales in strategic broker opportunities. You will work closely with the wider underwriting leadership team to monitor and manage product profitability, and support on referrals in accordance with delegated underwriting authorities. You'll be responsible for the specification, pricing and launch of new products, reviewing, modifying and tracking appetite changes to facilitate profitable growth of the account, and working with the actuarial function and underwriting colleagues to develop appropriate and proportionate pricing models. You'll also find ways to improve underwriting processes, empowering Underwriters to be able to write more business, and you'll help to build skills, product knowledge and capability across the Construction division. It's essential that you have a successful personal history of underwriting Construction business over a number of years in the UK retail broker market. You'll also have a good understanding of the regulatory obligations for underwriting and distribution of insurance products, as well as strong knowledge of market dynamics within this class. Ideally, you will have previous leadership experience, although we will consider applications from outstanding Senior Underwriters, who are ready to step up into a 'Head of' role. Crucially, you'll be ambitious, driven, innovative, and passionate about developing the Construction account. As this is a national role, we welcome applications from Construction specialists all over the UK, although there will be the requirement to spend some time in this insurer's offices (Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham). You'll be rewarded with an attractive basic salary, plus a highly lucrative bonus scheme and impressive corporate benefits, which include substantial pension contributions. Aston Charles - a personalised service from industry experts
A leading multi-award-winning insurer based in Leeds is searching for a Head of Construction Underwriting to shape the strategic direction of its mid-market construction division. This position entails overseeing product profitability, launching innovative solutions, and supporting sales initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess robust underwriting experience in construction, be familiar with regulatory standards, and demonstrate leadership potential. Competitive salary with an attractive bonus and benefits package is offered for candidates passionate about growing the construction account.
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
A leading multi-award-winning insurer based in Leeds is searching for a Head of Construction Underwriting to shape the strategic direction of its mid-market construction division. This position entails overseeing product profitability, launching innovative solutions, and supporting sales initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess robust underwriting experience in construction, be familiar with regulatory standards, and demonstrate leadership potential. Competitive salary with an attractive bonus and benefits package is offered for candidates passionate about growing the construction account.