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Cyber Underwriting Manager

Job details
Posting date: 01 August 2025
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 August 2025
Location: Manchester, North West, M2 2JG
Company: IPS Group Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 57452224

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Summary

Underwriting Manager
Location: Manchester (Hybrid Working)
Salary to 70k + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Permanent, Full-Time

IPS Group is partnering with a Global Insurer to recruit an experienced and people-focused Underwriting Team Leader for their Manchester office. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role and a brand-new team supporting the launch of a new Cyber proposition.

This position is part of a strategic national growth initiative set to go live in January 2026. The company is investing heavily in building out its Cyber and Financial Lines capabilities, with Manchester as the central hub. The Team Leader will play a critical role in setting up and leading the new team, ensuring it is fully operational in time for launch.

The function will manage new business, renewals, and mid-term adjustments across both open market trading and e-trade platforms. The hiring phase includes 4 initial roles, followed by 4 additional appointments. Once established, the team will include:

- Development Underwriters
- Senior Underwriters
- Assistant Underwriters

This role is less about technical underwriting and more focused on operational leadership, strategic planning, and team management. You’ll be responsible for shaping the structure and workflow of the new team, overseeing performance, implementing new processes, and creating a collaborative, high-performing environment. You’ll also be a key point of contact in the Manchester office and work closely with senior leadership on wider business priorities and transformation projects.

We’re looking for a candidate with strong people management or supervisory experience, ideally within Cyber, Professional Indemnity, Casualty, or Digital/E-trade underwriting. Experience with Acturis would be beneficial as well. Most importantly, we want someone comfortable building a team from the ground up, with a strong focus on coaching, onboarding, and performance delivery.

In return, you’ll receive a competitive salary, a bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about the role and overall package, apply today or get in touch.

Email: Alexander.ballantine@ipsgroup.co.uk
Phone: 0161 416 6203 / 07967 701036

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