Construction Underwriter
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Underwriter – Construction & Liability
A well established and growing UK Managing General Agent is seeking an experienced Underwriter to join its London-based underwriting team. This role focuses on underwriting construction and contracting risks under delegated binding authority from A-rated insurer partners.
The Role
You will be responsible for underwriting new business and renewals in line with agreed binder parameters, primarily within the construction and contracting sector. The position offers exposure to a broad range of liability and specialty covers and the opportunity to build strong broker relationships across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Underwrite new and renewal construction and contracting risks in accordance with binder guidelines
- Work closely with the Underwriting Team Manager to develop broker and insurer relationships
- Promote products to brokers via telephone and broker meetings
- Ensure underwriting decisions and communications are accurately recorded for audit purposes
- Operate in line with Consumer Duty, Conduct Risk, and regulatory standards at all times
Experience & Qualifications
- Previous Construction or Construction Liability underwriting experience with an MGA or insurer
- Construction liability experience strongly preferred
- CII qualification beneficial but not essential
Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication skills with the ability to trade with brokers and agents
- Solid understanding of delegated authority underwriting
- High level of administrative and regulatory awareness
- Ability to maintain and develop broker relationships
- Competent underwriting knowledge across core MGA products
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual performance-related bonus
- 25 days holiday
- Hybrid working (2–3 days per week in the London office)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-backed MGA with a strong reputation in the UK insurance market.
Bruin recognises the positive value of diversity, and aims to promote equality and challenge unfair discrimination. As a champion of equal opportunity employment we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs. We particularly encourage applications from women, disabled, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as these groups are underrepresented throughout the financial services industry. Our clients work with us because they value a diverse workforce, and subscribe to our shared principle that all appointments are made on merit and that ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
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