Underwriter (Engineering)

IDEX Consulting; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MGA firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Engineering Underwriter to join its fast-paced, technology-driven team. In this role, you will underwrite risks, develop innovative solutions with brokers, and refine the underwriting strategy. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in engineering underwriting, entrepreneurial spirit, and a positive attitude. Join us to be part of a company that is revolutionizing the insurance landscape with cutting-edge technology.

Benefits

Tech-Driven Advantage

High-Growth Opportunity

Innovative Culture

Equity Potential

Qualifications

• Experience in Engineering underwriting is essential.
• Must have a positive can-do attitude and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to build rapport with brokers is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite Engineering risks for profitable growth.
• Develop innovative insurance solutions with brokers.
• Shape and refine underwriting strategy.

Skills

Experience in Engineering underwriting

Positive attitude

Ability to build rapport with brokers

Comfortable in fast-paced environment

Entrepreneurial spirit

Job description

Overview

'We\'ve always done it this way' - if this is a statement that curls your toes and makes you hit your head against the wall in frustration, maybe working for a huge, slow to adapt, insurer isn\'t for you…there is another way…

We are hiring for a rapidly growing, technology-driven MGA reshaping the industry with data, digital tools, and automation. Backed by top-tier capacity partners and working with a selective panel of leading UK brokers, they are scaling fast! As they expand, they\'re looking for an experienced Engineering Underwriter to contribute to their next phase of growth. If you thrive in an agile, fast-paced environment and want to be part of a company leveraging cutting-edge technology to revolutionise underwriting, we want to hear from you.

What You\'ll Do

• Underwrite Engineering risks, ensuring profitable growth within our modular product offerings.
• Work closely with our broker panel to develop innovative insurance solutions.
• Help shape and refine our underwriting strategy as we expand into new product areas.
• Collaborate with our digital, pricing, and analytics teams to enhance automation and efficiency.

What We\'re Looking For

• Positive, can do attitude that is looking for an entrepreneurial environment in which to thrive.
• Experience in Engineering underwriting.
• Ability to build rapport and positive trading relationships with brokers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Entrepreneurial spirit—excited to be part of a high-growth, agile team.

Why Join Us

• Tech-Driven Advantage: Work with industry-leading data and automation tools.
• High-Growth Opportunity: Be part of a rapidly scaling company disrupting the market.
• Innovative Culture: Work in an agile, forward-thinking team that values fresh ideas.
• Equity Potential: Opportunity for equity participation as we continue to grow.

If you\'re ready to take the next step in your underwriting career with a firm that\'s redefining the insurance landscape, apply now!

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