New Business Underwriting Manager

4 weeks ago

UK, UK, United Kingdom Thames Underwriting Limited Full time

New Business Underwriting Manager - Leigh on Sea


This particular role is within the Construction Division which comprises Contractors Combined Liability, Contractors All Risks, Excess of Loss, Professional Indemnity, JCT and Non Negligent Liability.


What you will do as a New Business Underwriting Manager:


  • Manage construction new business department
  • Underwriting of new business risks under a variety of delegated binding authorities
  • Develop and maintain a profitable book of business
  • Create and maintain relationships with brokers, insurers and other business partners
  • Provide support to junior members including referrals
  • Work within personal authority limits
  • Work within parameters of delegated authorities
  • Meet agreed company service levels and standards
  • Work within all legal/regulatory requirement
  • Meet individual target and contribute towards team targets


What we are looking for in a New Business Underwriting Manager:


  • Ideally CII qualified or working towards
  • Minimum 10 years’ proven underwriting experience in Casualty and Construction lines including Combined Liability, Contractors All Risks and Excess of Loss including focus on larger and more complex cases.
  • Proficient with Microsoft office (Outlook, Excel and Word)


In return you will be welcomed and supported by Thames Underwriting and the wider Ardonagh family, with opportunities to learn and grow your career. You will also be joining an organisation that cares about you as a person and your wellbeing. Some notable benefits include:

  • Holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays.
  • Opportunity to progress your career across the entire Ardonagh family.
  • Gain CII or ACII qualifications to boost your knowledge and career prospects.
  • Pensions scheme for when you feel it’s time to retire.
  • 24-hour support for physical and mental wellbeing.
  • 1 days paid volunteering day to give back to our communities.
  • The Spotlight Awards, where we shine a light on the brightest talent across our group.


So, what are you waiting for? Apply today and come and be a key part of a market-leading, fast-growing company.


If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing 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.


The Company

Thames Underwriting is a Managing General Agent (MGA) who has built up a strong reputation within the Construction, Leisure and Commercial sectors thanks to its team of specialist’s underwriters who are dedicated to providing expertly tailored insurance solutions to brokers across the UK.


Based in Leigh-on-Sea (Essex) and London, Thames operate delegated underwriting authorities on behalf of Lloyd's and A-rated insurance companies including AXA XL, Allianz Insurance plc, XL Catlin and QBE.

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