Deputy Head of Underwriting
We are seeking a seasoned professional to assume the role of Deputy Head of Underwriting. This position plays a key part in our succession planning strategy and supports our ambitious growth plans.
Key Responsibilities:
* Portfolio management responsibility for the Casualty & SME portfolio's including holding profit and loss responsibility.
* Develops, leads and implements the Casualty business strategy and drives profitable growth.
* Supports in delivery of the SME business strategy in conjunction with the Head of SME.
* Working with the Business Lines Transformation Project Team and supporting the Head of SME, on the design and implementation of our new technology platform.
* Development of products, propositions and technical skills to support them.
* Works closely with Sales & Distribution, Market Facing Underwriters and Claims and Actuarial to enable the achievement of business plans.
* Demonstrate specialised knowledge and expertise in products and industry and lead projects to develop technical standards, controls and practices for areas of expertise.
* Drive initiatives and action plans.
* Active engagement with customers, business partners and influence of trade and industry groups, ensuring a strong external leadership profile for the individual and the Company.
Requirements:
* Ideally the candidate will have at least 10 years at a senior management level working across a Casualty or SME portfolio.
* Demonstrate advanced technical knowledge and skills reflective of a seasoned practitioner who has progressed within underwriting positions of increasing responsibility.
* Has a high level of UW authority and involved in trade and industry bodies for area of specialism.
* Excellent knowledge of UW concepts and principles and UW metrics.
* Demonstrate the 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 focusing on insurance, with a hybrid workplace arrangement and an experience level of senior management.
The successful candidate can expect a salary of €100,000 - €110,000 per annum.