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, + a bonus of up to 20% and an excellent benefits package including private medical and dental and an excellent pension.