Identify and secure exceptional underwriters
and brokers through our network of 4,500+
market recommendations.
“Without this network, we would have missed out on the best underwriter in the market, who 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 honest, high-trust headhunting built around what is best for exceptional underwriters, brokers, and the firms that hire them.
What began with search work for syndicates led us into a deeper question: how do the best firms consistently identify and secure the best people?
That research led to a clear discovery in 2019: the top 10% create outsized value, but most businesses only start searching for them when the hiring need becomes urgent.
“Every hiring leader wanted to identify and secure the top 10%, but very few had the time, network, or structure to do it before the need arose.” — John Ingerslev, UGF
From that point on, our mission became clear: to identify, understand, and secure the best underwriters and brokers in the market.
Our boutique size allows us to specialise deeply and stay close to the market, with the freedom to do what is genuinely best for the clients and talent we serve.
Alongside the core team, a small group of researchers supports our work by mapping the market and helping capture the talent intelligence that underpins UGF.
Originally training to be a virtuoso violinist, John took a dramatic turn into headhunting in 2011 and has spent more than a decade helping firms secure exceptional underwriters and brokers.
Barney runs the systems behind UGF, ensuring conversations, recommendations and market intelligence are captured and structured.
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Emma joined UGF in 2021 and spends most of her time speaking with high-performing underwriters and brokers across the market, turning conversations into trusted talent intelligence.
Yasmine leads UGF’s research team, mapping the market and supporting the work that captures and structures the talent intelligence behind our platform.
Daniel leads UGF’s creative department, bringing imagination, curiosity and regular marble runs around the office.
Your own dedicated team to identify top 10% underwriters and brokers, and and build those relationships before the hiring need becomes urgent.
Use our 4,500+ recommendations and deep market relationships to fill key roles with exceptional underwriters and brokers.
Know when exceptional underwriters and brokers are open to the right opportunity.
Access recommendations, references, and hiring insight from highly respected underwriters and brokers across the market.
Work with a trusted partner who understands your business and helps you secure the talent others miss.
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
managed
2+ key hires per year
managed
Utmost Good Faith, 12 Bury St, Stowmarket IP14 1HA
info@ugftalent.com
