Senior Construction Underwriter - New Business

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.