Executive Lead, General Insurance Underwriting

Careerwallet; Valencia; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary commensurate сo

Premium executive health insurance

Generous pension scheme

Company car allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Valencia office environment

Strategic influence role

Job summary

Careerwallet in Valencia seeks a seasoned Director of General Insurance Underwriting to lead underwriting across property, casualty, and motor. Based in Valencia, you will shape underwriting strategy, oversee the team, and drive profitable growth while maintaining market position.

The role requires extensive leadership, risk assessment, portfolio management, and strong communication to interact with senior management and external partners.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in general insurance underwriting.
• Proven leadership in underwriting teams and strategic delivery.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement underwriting strategies for general insurance products (property, casualty, motor).
• Oversee the underwriting team: training, performance management, and guidance.
• Monitor portfolio performance, identify trends, and implement improvements.
• Establish underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures for profitability and consistency.
• Collaborate with product development, claims, and sales to align strategies.
• Analyze market conditions, competitor activities, and regulatory changes affecting underwriting.
• Manage reinsurance arrangements related to the general insurance portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and internal controls.
• Represent underwriting in senior management meetings and external forums.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Portfolio management

Team leadership

Strategic underwriting

Education

ACII/FCII or equivalent

Job description

Careerwallet in Valencia seeks a seasoned Director of General Insurance Underwriting to lead underwriting across property, casualty, and motor. Based in Valencia, you will shape underwriting strategy, oversee the team, and drive profitable growth while maintaining market position.

The role requires extensive leadership, risk assessment, portfolio management, and strong communication to interact with senior management and external partners.