A leading London-market MGA is seeking an experienced Commercial Underwriting Manager to lead and develop their Property & Casualty underwriting function. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving profitability, maintaining underwriting discipline, and mentoring a team of underwriters across a broad commercial book of business.
Responsibilities
Own and manage the commercial P&C underwriting portfolio, ensuring profitability and growth targets are met.
Set and enforce underwriting guidelines, risk appetite, and pricing frameworks in line with business strategy.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters, fostering a high-performance culture.
Build and maintain strong broker relationships to drive new business and retain existing accounts.
Collaborate with actuarial, claims, and finance teams to deliver data-driven underwriting decisions.
Monitor market trends and competitor activity, adapting strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
Report underwriting performance to senior leadership, providing insight and recommendations.
Day-to-Day
Review, assess, and sign off on complex and high-value commercial risks within delegated authority.
Conduct portfolio reviews and contribute to quarterly business planning cycles.
Attend broker meetings and market events to maintain and develop new business pipelines.
Provide technical guidance and referral support to junior underwriters.
Oversee adherence to regulatory requirements and internal compliance frameworks.
Experience
5–8 years of commercial underwriting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or lead capacity.
Demonstrable expertise across Property & Casualty commercial lines.
Proven track record of managing profitable books of business within a London market or Lloyd's environment.
Experience working with brokers and managing key account relationships.
Background in portfolio management, pricing strategy, and risk analysis.
Skills
Strong technical underwriting knowledge across commercial P&C product lines.
Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop talent.
Commercially astute with strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
Analytical mindset with proficiency in using data and MI to inform underwriting decisions.
Effective communicator at all levels, from underwriting teams to senior stakeholders.
ACII qualified or working towards qualification (preferred).
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