Junior New Business Underwriter

IPS Group have a new opportunity to come and work for one of the leading names in the Insurance industry as a Junior Property & Casualty underwriter. This is a great opportunity for someone in the early stages of their underwriting career either at Assistant Underwriter level currently or Underwriter level to join a well-established, forward-thinking commercial insurance company in Birmingham.

The role will be new business focused giving you plenty of opportunity to develop your broker relationships in the local market. You will be part of a Global insurer that’s known for investing in its people, empowering decision-making, and putting long-term broker relationships at the heart of its strategy.

You’ll be working within the mid-market commercial space, underwriting a diverse range of P&C risks, and contributing directly to profitable regional growth. You’ll play a key role in developing strong trading relationships with a range of broker partners, balancing technical excellence with sound commercial judgement.

The work is varied, fast-paced, and collaborative, with plenty of scope to take ownership and influence outcomes. What sets this organisation apart is its commitment to underwriting as a profession. You’ll have access to modern underwriting tools, mobile decision support technology, and detailed portfolio insights designed to help you make confident, well-informed decisions. It’s an environment where underwriters are encouraged to think independently, work flexibly, and develop continuously.

You’ll split your time between the Birmingham office, broker visits, and working from home. On average, you’ll spend around 60% of your week in the office or out in the market, with flexibility around how you structure the rest of your time. It’s a hybrid model that works well across the team, offering the right balance of collaboration, autonomy, and work-life balance.

We’re keen to hear from individuals in the early stages of their underwriting career either from an Insurer or MGA, you will need to have an understanding of property and casualty with a good commercial awareness, and a clear understanding of the broker market.

If you’re looking to join a well known Insurer where your work will be valued, your development supported, and your ideas taken seriously, this could be the role for you. Whether you’re currently working at underwriter level or already operating at Assistant Underwriter level with your own authority, this could be the next step you’re looking for.