Deputy Head of Underwriting Job Description
We are seeking a highly experienced Deputy Head of Underwriting to support our ambitious growth plans.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the Casualty & SME portfolio, including profit and loss responsibility.
* Develop and implement the Casualty business strategy to drive profitable growth.
* Support the delivery of the SME business strategy in conjunction with the Head of SME.
* Work with the Business Lines Transformation Project Team to design and implement our new technology platform.
* Develop products, propositions, and technical skills to support them.
* Collaborate with Sales & Distribution, Market Facing Underwriters, and Claims and Actuarial to achieve business plans.
* Demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise in products and industry, leading projects to develop technical standards, controls, and practices.
* Drive initiatives and action plans.
* Engage actively with customers, business partners, and influence trade and industry groups.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 10 years of senior management experience working across a Casualty or SME portfolio.
* Advanced technical knowledge and skills reflective of a seasoned practitioner.
* High-level underwriting authority and involvement in trade and industry bodies for area of specialism.
* Excellent knowledge of underwriting concepts and principles, as well as underwriting metrics.
* Familiarity with tools and techniques for portfolio management.
* Strong analytical skills and decision-making ability.
* Ability to work to strict deadlines and ambitious targets.
About the Role
This is a permanent position with a hybrid workplace arrangement. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture, and expert training.