Senior Management Liability Underwriter

IDEX Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing underwriting firm in Manchester is looking for a Senior Management Liability Underwriter to manage a portfolio of risks. The role involves underwriting D&O and EPL risks, developing strong broker relationships, and driving portfolio growth. Candidates should have proven experience at a senior level with excellent negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary between £60,000 and £70,000, along with a benefits package and autonomy within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

High degree of autonomy

Qualifications

• Proven experience underwriting Management Liability risks at a senior level.
• Strong, established broker relationships across the North of England.
• Self-sufficient and confident managing your own portfolio and broker relationships.
• Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite a portfolio of Management Liability risks.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers.
• Act as a senior point of contact for brokers.
• Drive profitable growth within the portfolio.
• Contribute to strategy and product development.

Skills

Underwriting Management Liability risks

Strong broker relationships

Negotiation skills

Decision-making skills

Self-sufficient portfolio management

Job description

An established and growing underwriting business is seeking a Senior Management Liability Underwriter to join its Manchester team. This is a key hire for the regional operation and would suit an experienced underwriter who is comfortable operating with a high level of autonomy and has strong broker relationships across the North.

The Role

• Underwrite a portfolio of Management Liability risks, including D&O, EPL, and related lines
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers across the Northern region
• Act as a senior point of contact for brokers, providing technical underwriting expertise and commercial support
• Drive profitable growth within the portfolio, balancing underwriting discipline with business development
• Contribute to strategy, product development, and market positioning in the region

About You

• Proven experience underwriting Management Liability risks at a senior level
• Strong, established broker relationships across the North of England
• Self-sufficient and confident managing your own portfolio and broker relationships
• Commercially minded with excellent negotiation and decision-making skills
• Comfortable working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000
• Attractive benefits packageA high degree of autonomy and influence within the business
• Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the Northern operation

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Management Liability underwriter looking to step into a senior, visible role with real scope to shape and grow a regional portfolio.

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