Algorithmic Underwriting Lead — Automation & Decisioning

Marsh McLennan; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh Risk in the UK is seeking an Algorithmic Underwriting Lead to drive the rules engine for Fast Track underwriting, delivering automated, accurate decisions across the portfolio.

Based in London, Norwich, or Birmingham, this hybrid role requires three days in the office each week and close collaboration with the CUO, Technical Underwriting Managers, and Controls to push automation while preserving underwriting quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in underwriting automation, pricing model development, decision engines, or rules management.
• Strong understanding of underwriting frameworks, referrals, and decision support processes.
• Ability to translate underwriting rules and commercial intent into operational logic.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Collaborative and capable of cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the rules engine that underpins automated underwriting decisioning for Fast Track.
• Ensure the engine supports automated underwriting decisions with no human referral.
• Provide underwriting recommendations for Account Managers.
• Coordinate with CUO, Technical Underwriting Managers, and Underwriting Oversight & Controls Manager to identify improvements.
• Monitor system performance, decision outcomes, and exception trends.

Skills

Underwriting automation

Pricing model development

Decision engines

Rules management

Analytical skills

Job description

Marsh Risk in the UK is seeking an Algorithmic Underwriting Lead to drive the rules engine for Fast Track underwriting, delivering automated, accurate decisions across the portfolio.

Based in London, Norwich, or Birmingham, this hybrid role requires three days in the office each week and close collaboration with the CUO, Technical Underwriting Managers, and Controls to push automation while preserving underwriting quality.