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

IPS Group are working with a global insurer company that offers a wide range insurance offering to diverse clients across several countries with a significant presence across the UK.

Being one of the world’s largest insurers, they are seeking a New Business Underwriter to join their well-established Property & Package team in Birmingham. This is a newly created role where they are looking to be a major player in the SME/lower mid-market division. The organisation is really looking for someone that can offer their expertise and drive this forward as well as being part of this new journey for them.

The Role/Team:

In this role, you will be dealing with property and casualty policies across the SME / mid-market segment. The business has a diverse appetite so can write risks as either combined product or singular with premiums starting from 10k with no upper ceiling due to their corporate offering.

You will be part of an overall team of 12 that has a mixture of experience so will have the opportunity to learn from your peers but also drive growth in this pocket of business they currently don’t see a lot of transaction. You will be supported by the wider group and Underwriting Managers that are based in Birmingham.

Required Skills/Experience:

We are looking to speak to individuals who have experience within a similar role with an insurer or an MGA. We will look at individuals who have experience working in underwriting as an AU that is seeking to take the next stage of their career. 

What’s in it for you:

What is unique in this opportunity, is the scope to be part of a huge growth proposition within segment that they are looking to build, and you will have the opportunity to develop with this organisation. 

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 Birmingham office which will offer 1/2 days from home. 

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

Email: Alexander.ballantine@ipsgroup.co.uk
6Number: 0121 616 6096 / 07967 701036

Insurance Branch Manager – Commercial Sales | Birmingham

We’re exclusively recruiting for a standout leadership role within a respected FCA regulated insurance business based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. With over three decades of market presence, this organisation has carved out a strong niche within specialist commercial insurance, including areas such as life sciences, healthcare, medical malpractice, and clinical trials.

While the business operates in specialist sectors, specific product experience is not essential. What matters most is your ability to lead a team, implement robust procedures, and drive performance through clear structure, process, and accountability.

This opportunity is tailored for experienced insurance professionals who combine strong sales capability with proven leadership. You will be responsible for managing a small high potential team while also playing a key role in driving sales performance, maintaining key client relationships, and embedding operational excellence throughout the branch.

We are looking for someone with a hands-on approach, a leader who thrives on developing people, putting in place effective workflows, and using data driven KPIs to drive consistent high quality results. You will have the autonomy to shape how the branch runs day to day while also working closely with senior leadership to influence wider commercial strategy.

The ideal candidate will bring solid insurance experience across commercial lines, a track record of managing teams, and the ability to balance people development with business growth and compliance.

This is an office based role in Birmingham and would suit someone who is motivated by the challenge of improving team performance, refining operations, and playing a leading role in a growing specialist insurance business.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a full benefits package. This opportunity is open to experienced insurance professionals with a background in team leadership and sales.

A rare opportunity to join the specialist Governance and Outsourced Pensions Management Services practice of a leading consulting firm in a senior role.  The work combines management of a portfolio of large, complex schemes, diverse project work and contributing to the generation of new work for the practice from both within and outside the firm.  Candidates should have some genuine interest or exposure to this area of the consultant’s remit.  A consulting background is preferred, though in house exposure would be useful, and candidates should offer excellent coverage of the trustee secretariat discipline and associated governance and advisory duties.  This is a fast expanding team offering excellent opportunities for personal development and proportionate remuneration.

An exceptional opportunity is now available for a Cyber Insurance Specialist to join a dynamic and expanding independent insurance brokerage headquartered in Marston Green, serving clients across Birmingham, Solihull, and the wider UK. As part of a forward thinking team, you’ll play a key role in helping clients navigate the increasingly important world of cyber risk by embedding tailored cyber insurance solutions into their portfolios.

You will work closely with Account Executives and Business Development Managers, attending client meetings and providing expert guidance on cyber insurance products and risk mitigation strategies. Your knowledge will be essential in supporting both existing clients and prospective customers, ensuring they are well informed and protected in an evolving digital landscape. The role also involves building and maintaining strong relationships with specialist MGAs and insurers, ensuring access to a wide range of solutions and staying ahead of market developments.

To thrive in this role, you will have proven experience in cyber insurance, underwriting, or broking within the UK market. A strong understanding of current cyber threats such as ransomware, AI driven attacks, and supply chain vulnerabilities, as well as upcoming regulatory changes like the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, is essential. You should be confident in presenting complex information clearly, capable of developing trusted client relationships, and motivated to continually develop your expertise in this fast moving field.

This position offers the chance to be part of a business that values innovation, service excellence, and collaboration. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the direction of the cyber insurance offering, work in a supportive environment, and enjoy the flexibility needed to maintain a healthy work life balance.

If you’re a cyber insurance professional ready to take the next step and make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Role: Principal Data Engineer
Type: Permanent
Location: Hampshire, London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Data Engineer ready to take the next step into a strategic, hands-on leadership role? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a long-standing heritage and a strong customer-first ethos, operating at scale within the insurance sector.
They are a household name in general insurance and part of a larger European group, with a UK presence that continues to grow. With significant investment in their data and technology function, they’re now looking to bring on a Principal Data Engineer to help shape and evolve their data infrastructure and engineering capability.

The Opportunity:
This is a pivotal role where you’ll lead on the design, delivery, and optimisation of scalable, secure data systems that support the wider business strategy. You’ll be part of a collaborative tech environment, working closely with cross-functional teams and mentoring fellow engineers. It’s a great blend of hands-on technical work and strategic influence.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Designing and delivering robust data pipelines and high-performing architectures
• Defining and implementing best practice in data modelling, storage and retrieval
• Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives
• Leading on the integration of cloud platforms and modern tooling (Azure, Snowflake, Matillion etc.)
• Coaching and mentoring engineers to elevate capability across the team
• Ensuring data governance, privacy and security standards are embedded into all solutions
• Troubleshooting and optimising data infrastructure performance

What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years’ experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role
• Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end data pipelines
• Strong experience with Azure cloud services and security concepts (Key Vault, ACLs, RBACs)
• Hands-on with Snowflake, Matillion, and a range of modern data tools
• Programming expertise in Python, Java or SQL
• Solid knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• A degree in Computer Science, Data/Analytics, or related experience

We’re partnering with a leading global insurer in the search for a Technology & Cyber Underwriting Manager.
We’re looking for a technically-minded Senior Cyber & Technology Underwriter ready to take the next step or Underwriting Manager. In this role, you’ll own the P&L and have management responsibility for a small team of specialist, mono-line underwriters.
This is a broad and varied role, ideal for someone who enjoys both technical underwriting and strategic oversight. You’ll manage your own caseload of new and renewal business while acting as the internal cyber expert across all lines of business—addressing both implicit and explicit cyber exposures.
Key highlights:

• Global portfolio (excluding the US), targeting multinational businesses
• Dual platform capabilities: write across both syndicate and company platforms
• Set underwriting appetite, drive governance, and serve as the highest authority holder for Cyber/Tech
• Handle all high-level referrals and contribute to broader business strategy

We’re open to applications from experienced underwriters coming from either an insurer or MGA background, provided you bring strong technical cyber expertise and leadership ambition.

We are seeking a Senior Renewables Underwriter to join a high profile team who are making their mark on this line of business through their technical approach and leading product offering. You will be joining a growing and developing renewables book, writing new and renewal global business. The portfolio is a mixture of open market and facility riks, with a large focus on wind/battery/solar as well as clean power (hydro/biomass/carbon capture). Our client has ambitions of icreasing their presence in this space, and writing more lead business so we are looking for an individual with strong broker connections and the ability to influence.

A background and passion for delaing with renewable energy technologies is required. This is a fantastic team to join, working with strong leaders in this emerging space, superb career development prospects.

We’re looking for an experienced FI underwriter to join a high-profile and well-respected portfolio.

This global book is heavily weighted towards lead lines and primary placements, offering exceptional exposure to some of the most complex and high-value accounts in the market. You’ll work across a diverse range of FI clients, including tier-one banks, asset managers, and insurance companies.

You’ll be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable team with a strong track record in writing FI business—an ideal environment for learning, growth, and career development. The role also offers excellent visibility in the market, with meaningful broker interaction and direct access to key risks that will help elevate your professional profile.

We welcome applications from both underwriters and brokers with strong technical knowledge of FI risks, who are ready to take the next step in their career.

A great opportunity for a London Market Delegated Underwriting individual to join a City based Lloyds Syndicate. 

You will assist the Delegated Underwriting Manager in the review of coverholder applications, approval of due diligence information and delegated authority contracts. 

You will also be responsible for the review of audit reports, monitor any regulatory changes within the market and identify where any amendments are required to the existing policies. 

The successful candidate will join a small team which has great exposure within the business, so will work alongside senior stakeholders and be an active part of ongoing projects. 

A European based MGA is recruiting for an experienced Delegated Authority or Binder Management professional to join their growing organisation in Germany. 

In the role you will be required to setup and operate the insurance capacity of the company on a European scale.

You will be responsible for setting up and maintaining the binder infrastructure, deliver company obligations towards the insurers in terms of reporting and analytics along with building and developing strong relationships with each capacity provider.

You will be responsible for representing the company in front of the relevant German regulatory and administrative authorities along with leading and developing the skills within the team, setting the company culture, processes and tools available for the team to utilise.

The successful candidate will have a strong binder management background, an ability to negotiate with established capacity players and a background from the Lloyds and/or London market, be fluent in German and be happy to relocate to Hamburg where the team are currently set up.