Q Underwriting (part of PIB Group) is a specialist MGA offering more than 30 niche commercial lines products across five divisions: Casualty, Financial Lines, Motor, Real Estate and Specialist Combined. We partner with A rated insurers and write over £180m of premium under delegated underwriting authority, with all products developed in-house by an experienced team of insurance professionals.
We're growing and are looking for an experienced New Business Underwriter to join our team in Leatherhead, Gloucester or Leeds, on a hybrid working basis.
What you will be doing:
* Develop and grow our new business proposition in line with team and individual KPIs and targets.
* Underwrite Specialist Combined, Charity & Not For Profit, Faith and Recruitment risks in line with our underwriting strategy, authority levels and guides.
* Provide timely, accurate new business quotations to brokers, meeting agreed SLAs and business operating standards.
* Build, manage and deepen key broker relationships, actively developing new business pipelines and securing profitable instructions.
* Ensure all documentation is accurate, compliant and aligned with underwriting guides, SLAs and regulatory requirements.
What we're looking for
* Experience in a regulated FCA environment (desirable).
* Proven background in a new business, sales or development underwriting role.
* At least 5 years' Property and Casualty underwriting experience .
* Experience in the Charity/Faith and/or Recruitment sectors .
* Good technical underwriting expertise across property classes.
* Clear understanding of the UK broker market and how to develop effective broker relationships.
* Proven understanding of underwriting guidelines across all transactions (new business, renewals, endorsements, cancellations, etc.).
* A positive, proactive and helpful attitude, with a strong team ethic and willingness to support and mentor others.
Why Q Underwriting
* Opportunity to shape a growing specialist portfolio with real impact.
* Supportive, collaborative team culture within PIB Group.
* Professional development and career progression.
Why PIB Group?
PIB Group is one of the UK's fastest-growing insurance businesses, offering real career progression, professional development, and a collaborative culture where your work truly matters.
We encourage our people to be collaborative, with entrepreneurship at our core. We are a fast-paced, growing organisation and an exciting place to be.
We also value ambition and creative thinking. You don't have to tick every box to apply, if you bring fresh ideas and a drive to grow.
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.