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Senior Underwriter, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Client:
IDEX Consulting Ltd
Location:
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
1
Posted:
04.06.2025
Expiry Date:
19.07.2025
Job Description:
The role
An outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and visionary leader to join a leading MGA Underwriter as the Property & Casualty Underwriting Manager and drive the business forwards. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering our underwriting strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership: Lead the underwriting team to set and execute underwriting strategies, ensuring performance targets and KPIs are met across Property & Casualty product lines.
2. Binder Management: Manage binders daily, exercise judgment in underwriting matters, monitor performance including exposure, rate movement, claims trends, and capacity reviews.
3. Business Development: Develop growth strategies and implement action plans. Build long-term relationships with partners.
4. Agent Development: Grow the agency database through visits, promoting products, markets, and appetite.
5. Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, financial planning, and monitor metrics like loss ratio and underwriting performance.
6. Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, ensure efficiency, and continuous process improvement.
7. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure FCA compliance and manage business risks.
8. Customer-Centric Approach: Align underwriting strategy to meet agent needs and enhance customer satisfaction.
9. Team Development: Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive culture, nurturing talent and high performance.
What you'll need to succeed
1. Expert technical underwriting experience in Property & Casualty within commercial insurance.
2. Strong understanding of delegated authority market, proven market knowledge, and broker contacts.
3. Proven leadership with a growth mindset and results track record.
4. Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
5. Financial acumen with innovative and challenging mindset.
6. Inspirational, inclusive leadership capable of making tough decisions.
7. Focus on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
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