Development Underwriter - Midlands

Our client is a well-established and growing Managing General Agent (MGA), known for its entrepreneurial culture and strong track record of profitable underwriting. As part of continued expansion, they are looking to appoint a Trading Underwriter to lead and develop their presence across the North West.The RoleThis is a genuine opportunity to take ownership of a regional book of business, working closely with brokers to identify, price and win profitable new business while retaining and developing existing relationships. You will have real autonomy within your authority, direct input into appetite and pricing, and a clear path to grow your portfolio.Key responsibilities:Underwrite new business and renewals within agreed authority levels, balancing growth with underwriting disciplineBuild and maintain strong relationships with broker partners across the MidlandsIdentify new business opportunities and actively grow the regional portfolioProvide brokers with a responsive, technically sound underwriting serviceWork closely with senior underwriting and pricing colleagues on referrals, terms and appetiteRepresent the business at broker meetings, events and on trading visits across the patchAbout YouProven underwriting experience, ideally gained within an MGA, insurer or Lloyd''s market environmentEssential: an existing network of broker relationships across the North West - you''ll be expected to trade on these from day oneStrong technical underwriting and pricing ..... full job details .....