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Regional Development Underwriter - Construction & Contractors Risks

STRIDE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LTD
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Development Underwriter role offers significant underwriting authority and the opportunity to trade directly with brokers in the construction insurance sector.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in underwriting Construction risks, particularly in Contractors All Risk, and strong broker relationships within their region.
  • The position provides a competitive salary range of £45,000 - £70,000, depending on experience and broker connections, along with a performance-related bonus of 25% - 40%.
  • The role emphasizes autonomy and the ability to make commercially focused decisions while nurturing broker relationships to drive business growth.
  • This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team within an agile MGA that is expanding its presence in key strategic areas across the UK.

With significant underwriting and commercial authority, you'll be empowered to trade with your brokers in a Development Underwriter role free from corporate restrictions. You'll join an agile MGA keen to continue its growth in the construction and contractor market. You'll have a strong set of products and A-rated capacity from a significant panel of insurers, and a brand that is well known for CAR/construction/contractor expertise.

The business is seeking to capaitalise on strong performance in the London market and an expanding regional footprint by recruiting a physical presence in key strategic areas, including:

  • Midlands/Birmingham
  • South West/Bristol
  • North West/Manchester
  • Yorkshire/Leeds

As a Regional Development Underwriter, you will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with brokers in your designated region. You will be empowered to trade directly with brokers, driving profitable growth in the Construction insurance sector. The role provides a high level of autonomy, allowing you to leverage your underwriting expertise and broker connections to make informed, commercially focused decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with brokers to secure new business and grow existing accounts.
  • Underwrite a range of Construction-related risks with a focus on Contractors All Risk, Contractors Plant, and associated liabilities.
  • Collaborate with the wider team to ensure regional targets and business objectives are met.
  • Identify opportunities for growth within your region, working proactively with brokers to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in underwriting Construction risks, Contractors All Risk, or related sectors.
  • Strong broker relationships and market knowledge within your region.
  • Ability to work autonomously, with a proactive and commercial approach.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 - £70,000, based on experience and regional broker connections.
  • Performance-related bonus of 25% - 40% of base salary.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including a strong pension scheme and family private medical cover.

If you are a driven and experienced Underwriter looking to join a growing and dynamic team, we would love to hear from you - please contact David Colesby - / - or click apply!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.