Trading & Programs Manager

3 weeks ago

Liverpool, United Kingdom Thames Underwriting Limited Full time

Trading & Programs Manager – Home Based


We’re on the hunt for a talented Trading & Programs Manager to join our growing team in the Geo Underwriting part of our business. This pivotal role, reporting to our Trading Underwriting Director, offers the flexibility of being home based. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the trading teams objectives and ensure profitably growing the business. This role is key to promoting collaboration and implementing best practices across our various specialties which is crucial for achieving our Trading P&L goals.


As the UK Commercial MGA for Ardonagh Advisory; a Gold rated Investor in Customer insurance business Geo specialise in Agriculture, Construction, Property, Liability, Marine and Protection lines, and home to top brands such as Thames Underwriting, Rural and Bravo Networks Underwriting, and continue to see successful growth both organically and through considered acquisition.



So, what does the role of a Trading & Programs Manager here involve?


This is an overview and not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Collaborating with your line manager, you will develop your own objectives but focus on all of the following:


  • Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the MGA’s trading abilities.
  • Monitor the trading behaviours and results of the MGA, contributing to identifying and capturing growth opportunities and establishing remedial plans Underwrite and administer risks on behalf of Insurers.
  • Design MGA wide SLA’s to ensure a consistency between specialisms for our distribution partners.
  • Be the focal point for collaboration between trading units. This will include project leadership and stakeholder management.
  • Deputise for the Trading Underwriting Manager in monthly meetings and support in reporting.
  • Develop and implement a future Target Operating Model for the Programs Underwriting function.
  • Ensure adherence to the technical pricing model and framework is in place to maximise the selection of risks and establish processes to monitor business being underwritten with the Programs portfolio.


What experience does a Trading & Programs Manager need?


  • Ideally educated to degree standard and/or ACII qualified.
  • Proven underwriting and broking experience.
  • Experience within management roles in the UK Insurance sector.
  • A knowledge of Portfolio and Programs Underwriting.
  • Wide exposure to all segments of the UK Retail and Wholesale Insurance distribution.
  • IT Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.


In return you will be welcomed and supported by our Ardonagh family, with opportunities to earn your annual salary plus a role-based incentive plan and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some of the other benefits are:

  • Holiday entitlement of 28 days plus bank holidays.
  • Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family.
  • Gain professional CII or ACII qualifications to enhance your knowledge and career prospects.
  • Pension scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire.
  • 24-hour support for you and your families physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Corporate perks such as discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, shopping, Eyecare vouchers, cycle to work and much more.
  • 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities.
  • Ardonagh Community Trust (ACT) - Raising funds for charity with donation matching in your local community.
  • The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group.


So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch.


Ardonagh Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.


If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you beginning employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check.


Please note: We may close a vacancy prior to the publish end date if the required quality or number of applications has been received. No agencies please.


Why not check us out on LinkedIn to find out what life’s really like at Ardonagh.

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