An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious individual to join a well-established and experienced commercial broking team in Warwick.

This position would suit someone who already has a grounding in insurance and is looking to take the next step in their career. You may currently be working within personal lines (motor, home) or SME e-trade commercial lines and looking to move into a broader commercial role. Full training will be provided, along with the support and guidance of a highly experienced team.

Applicants should ideally have experience using Acturis, although this is not essential, provided you have a good understanding of insurance fundamentals and a genuine desire to learn. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to develop within a long-term role.

Requirements:

• Local to Warwick or Leamington Spa
• Ideally experience using Acturis
• A good understanding of insurance principles
• Keen to learn and progress within a long-term commercial insurance role

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in commercial broking within a supportive and established environment.

IT Manager – City of London – 4 x a week in office
Permanent 
Insurance
£70,000 – £90,000

About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive IT Manager to oversee and develop the firm’s technology operations across multiple international offices. This hands-on role combines day-to-day IT management with strategic development to keep the business at the forefront of innovation and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IT systems, hardware, software and cloud platforms with third-party support providers.
• Lead on infrastructure improvements and technology upgrades, including AI and automation tools.
• Oversee cybersecurity, data protection and compliance procedures.
• Administer core business systems such as SharePoint and Salesforce.
• Provide user support and training, maintaining documentation of systems and policies.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure high service standards across all offices.

About You

• 8+ years’ IT experience, ideally in a regulated industry.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity, Microsoft 365 and Salesforce.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.
• Confident working independently and managing multiple priorities.

IPS Group are supporting a well established and growing MGA who are looking to hire a Quality Assurance Officer in this newly created role. This position has come about due to the continued growth of the business and the increasing need to maintain high standards across underwriting operations.

The role will sit within the risk and compliance function, reporting directly to the Head of Risk and Compliance, and will work closely alongside the existing Compliance and Audit Officer.

The focus of the role is to carry out quality assurance audits on underwriting files managing around 90 audits per month.  You will provide meaningful feedback to underwriters. It’s not just about ticking boxes; it’s about identifying trends, supporting training, and helping to get to the root cause of any issues so the business can continue to improve.

You’ll be supporting the leadership team and playing a key part in maintaining and enhancing underwriting standards. To be considered, you’ll need to have experience in quality assurance within a general insurance setting, this could be within a Broker, Insurer or MGA, this is essential.
The role requires someone who’s detail-oriented, confident in communicating with underwriters, and comfortable delivering training and feedback. You’ll be in the office two days a week, with the rest of the time spent working remotely.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, feel free to get in touch and I’ll be happy to talk it through in more detail.

Sales Manager – Insurance Brokers

Our client is looking for a talented Sales Manager (Or Team Leader) to lead and manage a small team of insurance brokers, driving sales performance and ensuring excellent client service within a commercial insurance broking environment.

This is a great broker based in Stockport who are just as invested in the persons skills as they are in cultural fit, it’s a growing company within a very experienced and established broking group. Great leadership and plenty of opportunity for growth for the right person.

You will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of five brokers, conducting performance reviews and providing ongoing support.
• Drive sales and KPI achievement, ensuring business objectives are consistently met.
• Analyse team performance data to identify development needs and opportunities for growth.
• Ensure compliance with FCA regulations and company policies.
• Support brokers with complex client cases and business development opportunities.
• Foster a motivated, collaborative, and high-performing team culture.

Your Skills:

• Proven experience managing sales teams in commercial insurance broking or financial services.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements in insurance.
• Results-driven with a focus on client service and team engagement.

The salary is very competitive £50k+ depending on experience.

A global Insurer requires a London Market Underwriting Operations Director with company and syndicate experience to lead underwriting support and business operations across the UK and Europe. This strategic leadership role with two direct reports will oversee a broad portfolio including underwriting operations, service centre performance, operational excellence, facilities, business continuity, and offshore service delivery.   Addressing high levels of complex business problems to daily office based operational issues you must have a deep understanding of underwriting principles, systems, and technology as well as excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.  As a senior member of the Operations team, you will play a critical role in shaping and delivering operational strategy, driving transformation, and ensuring the highest standards of service, efficiency, and resiliency.

Leading consulting firm with a respected and long established group risk benefits consulting arm has an immediate requirement for an additional consultant to join the practice.  There can be some flexibility around seniority but the key requirements will be a track record in group Life/PHI/Healthcare consulting with a recognised player in the EBC market with the focus on medium to large corporate clients.

This Specialty (Re)Insurance business are hiring an International Financial Controller to build strength at the Finance Leadership level and deputise for the CFO where appropriate. As the organisation continues to grow organically and through acquisition they require a strong Controller/Director to support the business in making strategic decisions. 

– Lead the delivery of the International Board, US Group, Statutory Reporting for the UK and overseas entities.
– Continuously develop Internal Controls and Accounting Policies to deliver process redesign and implementation where required.
– Oversee a Reporting Team consisting of three FTE (Qualified Professionals), coaching/developing staff and managing performance. 
– Ensure timely completion of the monthly/quarterly/annual close processes. 
– Partner with the Head of Finance Operations to ensure to delivery of Expense Reporting. 
– Partner with UK Tax Manager to ensure delivery of direct and indirect tax processes, computations and filings. 
– Act as a commercial partner to local MDs of Business Units to optimise value creation for the Group and strategic initatives. 
– Support the CFO with M&A activities (due-diligence of potential acquisition targets) and integration. 
– Oversee the delivery of Internal/External Audit activities in respect of Finance deliverables and respond to any queries. 

Candidate Specification
– Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/ICAS/CA/CIMA) with experience in a Top 10 Accounting Firm. 
– Signification post-qualification experience in the Insurance industry (Broking, MGA or Insurance Carrier). 
– Understanding or Experience of the Lloyd’s Market would be an advantage. 
– Experience reporting under FRS102 and IFRS. 
– Knowledge of SOX, US GAAP and SEC Reporting. 
– Desire to play an integral role in a fast-paced environment. 

Client Adviser – Manchester

Join a growing commercial team with a clear, ambitious vision. Our client combines strong European heritage with an ever evolving UK presence, and we’re looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of professionalism, continuous development, and shared success.

As a Client Adviser, you’ll play a key role in supporting commercial clients with income levels up to £5,000 income, handling renewals, new business, and day-to-day servicing with care and attention. We’re seeking talented individuals who bring not only technical capability, but a positive, proactive approach.

The opportunity for progression is real and measurable. Hard work is recognised, development is encouraged, and your growth is supported with clear training pathways, including achieving Cert CII within your first 12 months.

If you have:

• Strong experience in commercial insurance (client servicing preferred)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A high level of accuracy and professionalism
• Drive to learn, grow and deliver excellent client service

What you’ll get:

• Defined career progression
• Supportive leadership and team culture
• Training and professional development
• A chance to make your mark in a thriving business

If you’re ready to bring your best to a business that values both performance and personality, we want to apply.

IPS have partnered with a specialist (re)insurance provider in their search for a Lead Catastrophe Analyst focusing on global Property.  
 
The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing key analytics that will directly influence the underwriting decision-making process, as well as help guide business strategy and overall view of risk. With significant exposure to, and close communication with key stakeholders, this role is well suited to those who are keen to immerse themselves in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. You will have ample opportunity to be involved in exciting project-based work including model validation, event response, and streamlining and automating processes, similarly, you will have the chance to oversee the training and guidance of junior colleagues, making this a great opportunity to step into, or further develop, managerial skills and qualities.
 
To be considered for this position, candidates should:

• Demonstrable experience using a recognised vendor model (RMS, AIR, or similar)
• Strong technical ability using coding and programming languages (e.g; SQL, Python, Power BI)
• Motivated to provide data-driven, analytical insights to help drive business performance.

You will be the lead on Hull, Liability and War Claims for this specialist Marine Underwriting Agency, a firm with ambitious growth plans and strong financial backing.

In addition to experience handing Marine Hull and Liability claims for a UK based Insurance firm, you will need to demonstrate capability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, within the business and across the market.