Identify and secure the very best talent in the market
using our 2,910 recommendations.
“Without this network, we would have missed out on the best underwriter in the market we were told in no uncertain terms was unhirable”
"UGF proved to be a genuinely valuable partner in the process, bringing insightful, honest guidance, as well as true integrity."
"John is one of very few headhunters in whom I feel I can wholeheartedly put my trust. Fantastic resource who represents genuine value in any recruitment process. A credit to his industry."
"John's honest approach was refreshing and he contributed real value... His advice proved sound throughout and I enjoyed working with him."
Utmost Good Faith was founded in 2015 to pursue completely honest headhunting focusing on what is best for underwriters and CUOs in the market.
What started with headhunting for syndicates led to researching how to make our clients better at hiring. This research led to the startling discovery in 2019 of quite how valuable that top 10% of talent was, and that there are proven methods to identify and secure them - methods that no one seemed to be doing.
"Every CUO and internal headhunter wanted to identify and secure the top 10%, but no one company could spare the time or resources to do it before the need arose" - John Ingerslev, UGF
From that moment our mission became clear: to specialise in identifying and securing the very best talent in the market.
Our boutique size allows us to specialise in this one niche and gives us the freedom to do whatever is best for the underwriters and CUOs that we serve.
Originally training to be a virtuoso violinist, John took a dramatic turn towards headhunting in 2011 and has been placing top 10% underwriters ever since.
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A top 10% herself, Emma was carefully handpicked to join UGF in 2021 and now spends most of her time speaking with the best underwriters in the market.
Your own dedicated team to identify top 10% underwriters and develop those relationships before you need them
Use our 1777+ recommendations and 480+ personal connections with top 10% underwriters to fill vacancies with top talent
Find out the moment a top 10% underwriter is looking for a new opportunity
Recommendations, references, and strategy advice direct from the top 10% underwriters in the market
A trusted partner who understands your specific business needs and secures the top 10%
Please note that whilst we want to help everyone improve their hiring, we are extremely selective on companies we will partner with and have a maximum of 5 clients at any one time to ensure the service remains exclusive.
1+ key hire every 2-3 years
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2+ key hires per year
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Utmost Good Faith, Innovation Labs, Wharfside House, Prentice Rd, Stowmarket IP14 1RD
020 3473 3442
info@ugftalent.com
