A high-profile insurance MGA seeks a talented Underwriting Team Leader / Manager to oversee a successful division of technical Underwriters.
This MGA is owned by one of the most successful insurance brokers on the planet, and as such, it boasts phenomenal financial security, robust infrastructure, incredible technical expertise, and enviable distribution channels.
You’ll be overseeing a team of 7 Underwriters, with responsibility for managing workloads and ensuring that service levels are achieved. You will also facilitate staff’s training and development, utilising this company’s comprehensive resources. As a senior member of the division, you’ll be part of the MGA’s wider Management Team and will play an integral part of the overall development of this highly-respected operation.
The focus of this team is on Cargo, Freight and Haulage. However, as the Underwriters are all technically-competent, they will not be leaning on you from a technical point of view - you will be there to ‘steer the ship’ and ensure the ongoing success of an efficient underwriting team.
Because technical expertise comes secondary to leadership experience here, we will consider candidates from a range of insurance backgrounds including Underwriting, Broking and Claims. Some basic understanding of Cargo / Freight/ Marine / Haulage would certainly be advantageous, although this is not essential. As a minimum, you must have experience of operating in a technical, commercial underwriting environment. Just as importantly, you’ll be an inspirational leader, approachable, empathetic, and genuinely passionate about managing and developing a high-performing team.
The MD of this business area has described the team as, “an incredibly nice bunch of people”, and it is clear that this is very much a welcoming division to join.
The team are based in the Cambridgeshire area, however, the company is very much open to remote-workers, who are able to attend the office, perhaps a couple of times a week. As such, this opportunity is available to talented Team Managers throughout most of the UK.
You’ll be joining a highly successful team that is continually evolving. Within both the MGA, as well as the wider company, there are a vast amount of career development opportunities. As described by the hiring manager, “once you get your foot in the door in this organisation, your career progression is only limited by your ambition.”
You’ll be rewarded with a basic salary of up to £50K, plus a lucrative annual bonus and market-leading benefits package including substantial pension contributions and private health insurance.
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