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Senior Underwriter, Portsmouth, Hampshire
Client: IDEX Consulting Ltd
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
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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:
* Leadership: Lead the underwriting team to set and execute underwriting strategies, ensuring performance targets and KPIs are met across Property & Casualty product lines.
* Binder Management: Manage binders daily, exercising judgment in underwriting matters, monitoring performance, exposure, rate movements, claims trends, and capacity reviews.
* Business Development: Develop growth strategies and implement action plans. Build long-term relationships with partners.
* Agent Development: Grow the agency database through visits, promoting products, markets, and appetite.
* Financial Oversight: Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and monitor metrics like loss ratio and underwriting performance.
* Operational Excellence: Ensure efficient daily operations, best practices, and continuous process improvements.
* Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and manage risks effectively.
* Customer-Centric Approach: Align underwriting strategy with agent requirements to ensure customer satisfaction.
* Team Development: Foster a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive culture, nurturing talent and high performance.
What you'll need to succeed
* Expert technical underwriting experience in Property & Casualty within commercial insurance.
* Strong understanding of the delegated authority market, proven market knowledge, and broker contacts.
* Proven leadership with a growth mindset and results-driven track record.
* Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
* High-level financial acumen, innovative thinking, and challenge of the status quo.
* Inspirational, inclusive leadership capable of tough decision-making and driving success.
* Focus on continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
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