Arthur is partnered with a specialist insurance company who is hiring a Head of Underwriting Management. This role supports group-wide underwriting governance and portfolio oversight, working with the Underwriting Portfolio Director to drive strategic decisions and ensure compliance across underwriting and outwards reinsurance.Key Responsibilities:• Lead underwriting oversight activities, including committee reporting, binder governance, underwriting authority management, and coverholder audit processes.• Ensure compliance with underwriting principles, delegated authority, outsourcing arrangements, and internal governance frameworks, including documentation, risk controls, and SOPs.• Support underwriting strategy by aligning partner plans with the businesses risk appetite, assisting onboarding, and coordinating with internal teams for operational delivery.• Collaborate across functions on service management, audit responses, and continuous process improvement initiatives.• Mentor junior team members and contribute to the company’s cultural, strategic, and operational development.The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and analytical, with solid experience in governance, control, and underwriting oversight. They will have a strong understanding of underwriting frameworks, delegated authorities, and reinsurance operations, ideally within a regulated SEC reporting environment. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, communicate with senior stakeholders, and work cross-functionally is essential.
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Arthur
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 23 days
London, Greater London EC2V7NQ, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Arthur is seeking a Head of Underwriting Management for a specialist insurance company.
- The role involves leading underwriting oversight activities and ensuring compliance across underwriting and reinsurance.
- Candidates should have a strong background in governance, control, and underwriting oversight, with ideally 7-10 years of experience.
- The position requires collaboration across functions and mentoring of junior team members.
- The salary for this role is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise.
