Senior Construction Underwriter - New Business

Location Leeds, England Sector Insurance Salary £70,000.00 to £80,000.00 per annum 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr