Household & Property Owners Underwriting Manager

A brand-new opportunity has arisen working for a growing MGA where they are currently looking for a Household & Property Owners (Commercial & Residential) Underwriting Manager.

This role could be based in their East Sussex operation or West Yorkshire.

This organisation has the ability to move between or combine their business model enabling maximum flexibility in meeting intermediary requirements. They have a proven reputation as developers of bespoke (non-standard) property insurance products coupled with a unique combination of expertise, people, systems, and access to underwriting capacity.

You will be required to maintain and maximise intermediary relationships within the underwriting team, be a referral point, and look after the more complex cases. Basically, you will be responsible for - achieving Budget targets & ULR Ratio Targets, Customer Service and Underwriting standards.

In terms of your underwriting background, you will need to be technically strong within the residential and commercial property arena.

Key responsibilities will be to:-

• Strive for maximum efficiency, development and profitability
• Involved in new product development, and directly liaising with insurers
• Looking at data and trends, volumes of business and service levels
• Working with Business Development Managers to achieve business growth in accordance with new business targets
• 12 direct reports with assistance from Team Leaders
• Motivate the team
• To support and assist Commercial Underwriting Director/Operations Manager/Managing Director
• This role is not necessarily being a hands-on underwriter, however you would be the go to person for technical referrals

The company are currently going through an extensive growth plan with the team looking to expand and it is therefore an ideal time to be joining the business and where employees will be encouraged and rewarded accordingly.

Attractive remuneration/package provided, basic of £60k to £70K (Possibly more depending on experience) plus benefits, including additional support with industry exams if desired.