Role Purpose
The Senior Construction Liability Underwriter will be responsible for the profitable underwriting and development of a construction-focused liability portfolio, including Employers’ Liability, Public Liability, and Contractors Combined risks.
The role requires strong technical underwriting expertise, a detailed understanding of construction trade exposures, and the ability to support portfolio growth in line with IIGL and Avid strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Underwriting & Portfolio Management
Underwrite new and renewal construction liability risks (EL/PL/Contractors Combined) within IIGL’s delegated authority.
Apply IIGL’s underwriting appetite, rating discipline and risk selection philosophy.
Deliver profitable growth aligned to IIGL’s loss ratio and GWP targets.
Monitor portfolio performance, identifying trends and recommending corrective action where required.
Broker Development
Build and maintain strong broker relationships across regional and national markets.
Identify and develop new business opportunities within target construction sectors.
Represent IIGL and Avid in broker meetings and market engagements.
Technical & Governance
Provide referral support where appropriate.
Contribute to underwriting guidelines and product development initiatives.
Ensure compliance with delegated authority agreements and regulatory standards.
Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready underwriting files.
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 5+ years’ experience underwriting construction liability risks.
Strong knowledge of UK construction trades and liability exposures.
Demonstrable experience underwriting Employers’ Liability and Public Liability risks.
Experience operating within underwriting authority limits.
Proven ability to build broker relationships and drive new business.
Strong analytical and decision-making capability.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…