New Business PI Underwriting Team Leader

A highly respected specialist insurer is seeking an experienced Professional Indemnity Underwriting Team Leader to help shape the next phase of growth within its Manchester operation. This is a pivotal opportunity for a strong PI underwriter who enjoys broker trading, mentoring others, and building a high-performing new business proposition within a fast-growing and well-backed business. You'll work closely with senior leadership as part of an ambitious growth strategy, helping drive a portfolio currently approaching £30m GWP toward significant future expansion.

• Lead and develop the New Business PI underwriting function
• Underwrite across a broad range of Professional Indemnity risks
• Build and strengthen broker relationships across the UK market
• Support the continued growth of the Manchester office as the central hub for SME business
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership on underwriting strategy and portfolio development
• Mentor and support underwriters within the team

• Strong PI underwriting background across a wide range of professions
• Experience handling property professionals, surveyors, estate agents and/or Design & Construction risks would be highly advantageous
• Strong broker development and trading skills
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience beneficial, though not essential
• Commercially minded with a growth-focused approach

• Salary up to £100,000
• Significant career progression opportunity
• Chance to play a key role within a growing and evolving underwriting business
• Strong investment backing and ambitious long-term growth plans
• Manchester-based opportunity within a modern, expanding office environment