Senior Construction Underwriter

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 newly created position for the Birmingham Office.

The role has been created to drive growth across the Birmingham and South West markets within a national Construction & Engineering underwriting team. This is a chance to step into a visible, autonomous position with the backing of a well?established national function.

With most construction risks in the Midlands currently referred into other regional offices, this hire will establish a dedicated local presence and significantly strengthen market engagement across the region.

You’ll report into the Regional Manager and join a collaborative national team of 10, supported by senior underwriters across London and Manchester. Whilst you’ll have expert support where needed, you’ll also enjoy genuine empowerment to trade, build relationships and grow a high?quality local book.

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.

The portfolio is split roughly 50/50 between annual and project work. Typical premiums start from £10k for annual risks and £25k for project business.

Clients include contractors with turnovers from £100m up to £1 Billion, with exposure to large, complex risks. The division operates at the heavier end of the constructionmarket including bridges, tunnels and civil engineering projects with a more flexible, competency?led underwriting approach which sets them apart from many composites.

To be considered you will need to have a good level of experience within construction underwriting ideally with exposure to both CAR and EAR. You will need to be confident in establishing, developing and managing broker relationships working alongside the distribution team. We are looking to speak to established Senior Construction Underwriters looking for a new exciting challenge as well as experienced Construction Underwriters looking to make the step up to Senior Underwriter level.

This is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a regional construction portfolio and shape its growth trajectory. You’ll combine the freedom to trade locally with the strength, expertise and support of a national team. This is a perfect opportunity for an ambitious underwriter frustrated by the constraints of a composite Insurer whilst looking for autonomy, visibility and impact. You will be rewarded with a base salary up to £70,000 with a further bonus of 20% annually combined with one of the best benefits packages in the industry.