This role is working alongside a newly appointed Head of Legal who is seeking an individual to lead and drive forward the Product Development and Wordings capability of this this long established Global Insurer and Lloyd’s Syndicate.
 
The team will cover all classes of Specialty and Commercial Lines written in the UK and Europe.
 
In this key leadership role, your brief will be to drive forward and further develop the Product Development and Wordings capability and delivery within the business, working in partnership with the Underwriters and Senior Leadership.
 
You will need strong technical expertise on a range of insurance products, and be able to demonstrate capability to work in partnership with Underwriters in delivering high quality products and wordings.
 
In addition you need to demonstrate a track record working with and influencing senior stakeholders, being a voice that is heard at a senior level.

A rare and superb opportunity to join the in-house pensions team of this huge UK pension scheme has arisen for a Senior Scheme Secretariat Officer.

About the role

Working as part of the Secretariat team you will be a key provider of Secretariat Services to the scheme trustees and associated committees.
You will be involved in the following areas of responsibility:

• Trustee Support and Governance
• Policy
• Meeting Management
• Member Communications
• Compliance

About you

You will:

• Possess significant technical knowledge of UK Defined Benefit Schemes, their current legislation and market factors.
• Be an experienced pensions professional ideally with previous exposure to Scheme Secretarial and/or Governance roles.
• Be exceptionally well organised with an excellent eye for detail, and able to deliver to agreed milestones on key work and projects.

This really is an exceptional career development opportunity which offers unparalleled growth potential and an excellent remuneration and benefits package.

I am partnered with a leading global player in the reinsurance space – looking to hire an A&H Pricing Actuary. 

This role will be reporting to the Head of Pricing and working closely with the Head of A&H lines. 

Requirements: 
– IFoA qualified
– Must have A&H experience (Reserving experience in A&H OR Life/Health backgrounds also considered) 
– Must be a confident communicator as strong client/stakeholder facing element in the role

Please apply with your CV if you’re interested in this opportunity. 

Email: ali.jubber@ipsgroup.co.uk

I am working with a very sucessful lloyds syndicate looking to hire their number 2 to the Head of Pricing. 

This role has a focus on case pricing Property lines, portofio optimisation, and an element of model development via HX Renew. 

Requirements:
HX experience (Python also considered)
FIA Qualified 
Experience with Property Lines (Marine or Energy also considered) 
Confident communicator – required for underwriter liason and supporting the pricing team 

If you are interested in discussing further, please submit your CV.

Email: ali.jubber@ipsgroup.co.uk

Are you an organised and detail-focused administrator looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and problem-solving are key?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist Insolvency Bonds Team, working closely with clients across the UK. You’ll play a vital role in managing records, handling client queries, processing documentation, and ensuring financial procedures run smoothly. Accuracy is key, as you’ll be updating systems, identifying risks, and chasing overdue payments.

We’re looking for someone with office administration, finance, or customer service experience who has a keen eye for detail. Confidence with Microsoft Excel and database systems is essential, along with strong organisational skills. Experience with invoices and credit control would be an advantage. While insurance experience or knowledge of Acturis would be beneficial, it’s not essential—we’re keen to hear from highly organised individuals eager to learn.

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in a professional and supportive environment, with hybrid working and a strong team culture. If you’re ready to take the next step, apply today!

IPS Group are partnered with a London Market Insurance business and are seeking to hire an Integration Finance specialist to support during the acquisition and integration of new entities into the Group. The successful candidate waffeill oversee the integration of Financial Operations, ensuring that Financial Reporting is aligned with acquisition timelines and providing seamless support to the M&A team during both pre and post-acquisition stages. You will help manage key financial transactions such as completion accounts and earnout calculations. 

Key Duties:
– Coordinate and facilitate the integration of acquisitions and work with each workstream to bridge gaps, provide support and manage the relationship with the vendor. 
– Map valuation models of each deal, support the basis of the deal including any upcoming calculations to ensure that the sale and purchas agreement deadlines are met. 
– Support the onboarded acquisition with six-monthly board reporting on post-acquisition performance and compare it against the initial valuation. 
– Review completion accounts statement to ensure payments can be made within the timeframe set out in the SPA and detail any affects to Group Cash Flow to Finance Operations Director. 
– Produce an NRC statement for each earnout period ensuring calculations are perofrmed in line with detailed SPA conditions. 

Experience and Qualifications 
– Proven experience working with M&A teams specifically handling SPAs, Completion Accounts and Earnout Calculations. 
– Understanding of Group Financial Reporting. 
– Stakeholder Management internally with Various Departments and externally with Prospective and Confirmed Vendors.
– Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, or CIMA).

A well respected Lloyds syndicate requires a data orientated Underwriting Assistant or Underwriting Operations Analyst to join their Operations team. 

You will be required to support the Underwriting teams with processes, data systems and change, on both every day aspects and future projects. You will work closely with other teams across the business and wider group, delivering continuous improvement to existing processes and tools. 

This is an excellent role for an individual who is keen to secure a role which has a blend of analytics, technical insurance processing and stakeholder management.

Property & Casualty Underwriter
Glasgow – Hybrid
Competitive Salary + Bonus & Benefits

Our client is a global brand, with a significant presence across the UK. It is committed to growing and continually developing its Property and Casualty proposition across the UK, specifically within the midmarket / corporate space in Scotland.

Due to the above, they seek an experienced underwriter to join their existing business underwriting division team in Glasgow.

The Role/Team:

In this role, you will be dealing with property and casualty policies across the midmarket / corporate sector. The business has a diverse appetite so can write risks as either combined product or singular with premiums ranging from 10k-50k along with some more complex cases as well.  

You will be part of a team of 13 that has a mixture of experience so will have the opportunity to learn from your peers as well. The team will be supported by senior underwriters and the Underwriting Manager who is based in the Glasgow office.

If you are a technical underwriter who relishes the broker relationship management piece, this will particularly appeal to you.

Required Skills/Experience:

We are looking to speak to individuals who have experience within a similar role with an insurer or from a broker that has DUA. We will look at individuals who have experience working on commercial combined or a singular policy.

What’s in it for you:

What is unique in this opportunity, is the scope to be part of a huge development program within the property and casualty space, and you will have the opportunity to have exposure to some complex renewals.  

In return, you will receive a competitive salary, a potential bonus and a competitive benefits package. You will also be supported in your insurance exams if you wish to take them. The position will be based at their central Glasgow office which will offer hybrid working.

To understand more about the position and the overall package, apply today or get in touch.

Email: Alexander.ballantine@ipsgroup.co.uk
Number: 0161 416 6203 / 07967 701036

We are looking for a Senior Power & Renewables Underwriter to collaborate with the Class Underwriter and play a key role in expanding this global portfolio.
This Lloyd’s portfolio offers a wide range in terms of appetite and territories (including the US), allowing you to focus on broker development and generating profitable income. In addition to underwriting responsibilities, you will gain broader exposure to the portfolio, including involvement in business development, shaping the portfolio’s strategic direction, and traveling to meet clients and attend industry events.
We are seeking a Conventional Power broker or underwriter who has experience with onshore renewables or is eager to gain exposure to this sub-class.

We are partnering with a global (re)insurance firm to find a Senior US Casualty Treaty Underwriter. Writing on syndicate paper, you will focus on both new and renewal risks across a wide range of casualty portfolios, including general casualty, umbrella liability, medical malpractice, professional lines, and workers’ compensation. This is a large, established portfolio with a rich history. In addition to underwriting, you will mentor junior underwriters, play a pivotal role in expanding the US segment of the overall Casualty Treaty portfolio, and have the opportunity to travel to meet clients and attend industry events.