Property Underwriting Manager – Commercial Lines
IPS Group are working on behalf of a leading name in the commercial insurance market who are currently looking to hire an experienced and technically strong property underwriter to step into a key role within their commercial underwriting function.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape risk appetite, support governance, and influence strategy across a diverse commercial property portfolio without direct line management responsibilities. This role will suit either a Senior Property Underwriter stepping up to Underwriting Manager or an existing Underwriting Manager looking for their next challenge.
About the Role:
As Property Underwriting Manager, you’ll play a central part in overseeing and advising on property-related underwriting risks and wordings. Reporting into the Director of Underwriting, you’ll collaborate closely with senior underwriting and claims leaders to support business line profitability and technical excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Set and refine risk appetite for commercial property underwriting
2. Oversee aggregation monitoring and reinsurance exposures
3. Provide technical guidance on property underwriting risks (e.g., flood, crime)
4. Work closely with underwriting teams to advise on risk selection, pricing, and governance
5. Support senior underwriters with property-related issues
6. Monitor and drive profitability across the property book (currently £40M GWP, £30B exposure)
7. Engage with stakeholders at all levels – from senior leadership to new underwriters
What We’re Looking For:
8. Extensive experience in commercial property underwriting
9. Strong technical knowledge of commercial property and combined products
10. Confident working across underwriting, claims, and delegated authority teams
11. Comfortable working autonomously in a non-people management role
12. Ready to influence underwriting strategy and lead on technical property issues