Property & Casualty Underwriter – Casualty Focus
Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus

A leading insurer is seeking a P&C Underwriter with a strong casualty focus to join its growing regional team in Bristol. This is a key strategic hire as part of a broader investment into Bristol, offering the opportunity to influence portfolio growth and build strong market relationships. This role would suit an experienced underwriter ready to step into a position to shape the next phase of a regional P&C build-out.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Underwrite a mix of new and renewal mid-market business across casualty, property and package, with a particular emphasis on casualty risks.
• Lead new business efforts and maintain broker relationships, especially within the Bristol market.
• Represent the P&C proposition at broker meetings, events, and client reviews.
• Work collaboratively across teams, including distribution and other underwriting lines, to uncover cross-sell opportunities.
• Mentor and support junior underwriters, setting a high standard in technical ability and customer engagement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven underwriting experience, ideally with a strong casualty background, and exposure to property or package risks.
• Confident broker engagement skills, with an established or developing network in Bristol.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to identify and deliver on growth opportunities.
• Technically sound, with the ability to trade profitably and independently, supported by wide underwriting authority.
• Comfortable contributing to a rebuild and transformation agenda, with flexibility and drive to help shape a high-performing team.

What’s in it for you:

You’ll join a business actively investing in its regional presence and underwriting talent, offering long-term career development, excellent leadership support, and the chance to help shape a growing Bristol team. There’s strong backing behind this hire, including opportunities to work on a mixture of risks and help lead the expansion into package products, all within a collaborative and commercially focused environment.

This is an exciting time to join a business investing in its people, products, and presence in the market. If you’re looking to take ownership of a key regional underwriting role and help drive future growth, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to start a confidential conversation.

Email: Alexander.ballantine@ipsgroup.co.uk
Number: 0121 616 6096 / 07967 701036

IPS Group are currently recruiting for a confident, commercially minded Property and Casualty Underwriter to join a well-established regional team based in Bristol focusing on both new and existing business at mid-market level.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to get stuck into a varied portfolio that includes mid-market and monoline Casualty, Excess of Loss, and Commercial Combined business. There’s a strong Casualty bias, but you’ll also get some exposure to Property so if you like a bit of variety, this could be a great fit.

You’ll be part of a regional Casualty team currently writing around £120m GWP, with plans to grow to £130m. Average premiums sit around £30k, and there’s a healthy mix of new and existing business.   The role offers a flexible weighting on new or existing business depending on your strengths. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in portfolio underwriting and help shape strategy.

A big part of the role involves working on large DUA schemes, so if you’ve got experience with delegated authority or a keen interest in that space, you’ll be right at home. We’re looking for someone who enjoys trading and building strong broker relationships.  Office days are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and every other Wednesday.

You’ll be underwriting Contractors Combined DUA facilities and open market business across a broad range of sectors, with plenty of autonomy to use your expertise and make an impact. It’s a great environment for someone who wants to grow their underwriting career while being part of a collaborative and respected team in Bristol City Centre.

To be considered you must have solid experience underwriting commercial lines it will also be advantageous to have exposure to Contractors Combined.

We’re working with a leading insurance group who are looking to add a Capital Actuary or Analyst to their London team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone commercially minded who wants to play a key role in capital modelling, forecasting, and optimisation across a dynamic international business.

You will be:
– Delivering quarterly and annual capital reporting.
– Running Capital forecasts. 
– Supporting new business and dealing with key stakeholders.

We are looking for:
– Individuals who are Part-qualified or a newly qualified actuary (or equivalent experience).
– Exposure within Capital Modelling.
– Knowledge of SQL, R, or Python.

Please reach out to find out more!

A highly regarded and sought-after Lloyd’s market syndicate is seeking a Senior Underwriter to join its high-performing Professional Indemnity (PI) team. This is a unique opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual to join a portfolio that has consistently outperformed the Lloyd’s market for over two decades. With the PI portfolio experiencing significant growth and targeting a further 15% expansion in 2026, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving new business and shaping the future of the portfolio.

The role focuses primarily on open market business, with 45% of the book written on a delegated authority basis—most of it prior submit basis. The team leads the vast majority of the portfolio, which is globally diversified: UK,US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and LATAM. The underwriting strategy is niche-driven, and growth will continue only in areas where the business has deep expertise and a proven track record inc specialist engineers legal, Lloyd’s brokers, and misc.

The business is highly client-centric. The ideal candidate will is a Underwriter or broker with 5–10 years of actual PI underwriting experience, preferably from a syndicate background, with exposure to specialist engineering risks and broader professions. Experience in the US market would be advantageous although not essential.

This is a role for someone who is confident in client meetings, commercially minded, and ready to contribute to the team’s continued success. Occasional travel is required. This is a chance to join one of the most respected employers in the market

Seeking an individual with strong experience on Professional Indemnity Claims to take ownership of the more complex Professional Indemnity Claims, along with developing their expertise on D&O, Cyber and FI losses. 

You will take an active lead on claims for a range of high profile clients, both Commercial and Financial Institutions, across a range of Professional Indemnity, D&O, Cyber and FI losses.

The book is Global, covering UK, International and US exposures.

In this role you will take an active lead on claims for a range of high profile clients, both Commercial and Financial Institutions, across a range of Professional Indemnity, D&O, Cyber and FI losses.

The book is Global, covering UK, International and US exposures.

You will need to demonstrate capability to handle Lead Professional Indemnity and D&O losses.  

Join a global independent insurance broker as they launch an exciting new venture into the UK retail market. This is a rare opportunity to be part of the very first wave of hires, giving you the chance to shape the future and fast-track your career.

We are looking for ambitious, new business-focused Account Executives based in Birmingham or Manchester. You will work across commercial lines including property, casualty, and liability, targeting GWP between £10,000 and £100,000. Leads will be supported by other divisions such as High Net Worth and Corporate, but the focus will be on driving new business and building strong client relationships.

To succeed, you will need a proven track record in new business development, strong commercial lines knowledge, and the drive to deliver results. You should also have a clear strategy for your first 12 months, including how you will manage any covenant restrictions.

This is a fast-moving project with a simple two-stage interview process and roles ready to go. If you want to be part of something bold, innovative, and career-defining, apply today.

Commercial Claims Handler – Oxfordshire (Hybrid)
We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Claims Handler to join a forward-thinking insurance group in Oxfordshire. This is a great opportunity to work with a highly skilled team that delivers expert risk solutions for complex and high-value clients.
You’ll handle Property, Casualty and Motor claims from first notification through to settlement, providing exceptional service and building strong relationships with commercial clients.
What you’ll be doing

• Managing a range of commercial claims, keeping clients informed at every stage
• Negotiating with insurers to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Producing accurate and timely documentation throughout the claims process
• Escalating potential issues promptly to ensure fair and efficient settlements
• Maintaining accurate claims records and coordinating communication between clients, underwriters, and other stakeholders
• Using your technical knowledge to resolve contentious or complex claims
• Supporting pre-renewal and renewal discussions with technical input

What we’re looking for

• Experience handling commercial property and/or casualty claims
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Client-focused approach with a genuine commitment to excellent service
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure
• Cert CII qualification preferred but not essential
• Confident, proactive, and collaborative attitude

What’s on offer

• 25 days annual leave plus an extra half day for your birthday month
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Life insurance, income protection, and sick pay
• Charity and volunteering days
• Supportive, inclusive working culture with genuine career development opportunities

Casualty Adjuster – North West (Home / Field Based)
We’re looking for an experienced Casualty Adjuster to join a well-established, high-quality claims management business as part of their growing Casualty Division.
You’ll handle a mix of fast track and multi-track liability claims including Employers’, Public, Products, TPPD, and CAR. This is a home-based role with regular field visits across the North West.
What you’ll be doing

• Managing a caseload of around 80 files efficiently and proactively
• Conducting thorough site investigations and preparing clear, detailed reports
• Handling claims from cradle to grave, or on an investigation and report-only basis
• Liaising with insurers, policyholders, witnesses, and experts
• Assessing liability, controlling indemnity spend, and negotiating settlements
• Providing sound technical advice and ensuring service standards are met
• Supporting business development and maintaining strong relationships

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in loss adjusting or claims handling within casualty
• Cert CII and/or Cert CILA preferred
• Strong understanding of Commercial Combined Liability and CAR policies
• Excellent communication, organisation, and analytical skills
• Professional approach with a can-do attitude
• Full, clean UK driving licence

What’s on offer

• Salary between £45,000 and £65,000 depending on experience
• Discretionary bonus and incentive schemes
• Car allowance or company car
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, rising to 30 days with service
• 5% pension contribution
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Enhanced parental and sick pay
• Long service awards and employee assistance programme
• Electric vehicle scheme after induction
• Career development and progression opportunities

If you’re an experienced Casualty Adjuster looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive, forward-thinking business, we’d love to hear from you.

Are you a natural hunter and networker with a proven track record in winning new business? Our client, a well-established brokerage just south-west of Birmingham city centre is looking for a talented New Business Account Executive to join their team and drive growth in the mid-corporate to corporate insurance sector.

This is an opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships and securing new clients. You will be working with larger, more complex accounts, not SME, so experience in mid-market or corporate business is essential. The ideal candidate will currently manage a book of business generating £300,000 to £400,000 in income and, after 12 months, will ideally be able to transfer those clients to their new employer.

Our client is open to candidates with varied books of business or those who specialise in a particular area, provided they have exposure to mid-market clients and the ability to win new business. Budget is flexible and will depend on the size of your book and your ability to deliver results. If you are ambitious, commercially minded, and passionate about growth, this role offers the autonomy and support you need to succeed.