Europe & Africa Underwriting Lead

The Shipowners' Club; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shipowners’ Club in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Underwriting to lead underwriting syndicates in Europe and Africa, reporting to the Commercial Director. You will drive profitable growth, develop your teams and shape underwriting through data-driven decision making and new technology.

This role offers a hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in the office after probation) and opportunities to build lasting relationships with Members and brokers while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Significant P&I underwriting experience with knowledge of related covers.
• Proven ability to lead, develop and coach a team in underwriting.
• Strong negotiation skills and relationship-building with Members and brokers.
• Ability to use data and management information to support underwriting decisions.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the underwriting team to drive profitable growth.
• Develop and implement syndicate plans with regional targets and budgets.
• Maintain underwriting governance, QC of quotes, and pricing decisions.
• Build relationships with Members and brokers and present at events.
• Drive underwriting transformation through technology adoption and data.

Skills

P&I underwriting

Legal costs cover

Leadership

Negotiation

Data-driven decision making

CRM systems

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

The Shipowners’ Club in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Underwriting to lead underwriting syndicates in Europe and Africa, reporting to the Commercial Director. You will drive profitable growth, develop your teams and shape underwriting through data-driven decision making and new technology.

This role offers a hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in the office after probation) and opportunities to build lasting relationships with Members and brokers while maintaining high standards of