Founding Cyber Underwriting Director

Sanderson King; Greater London; On-site; GBP 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanderson King is conducting a confidential search for an entrepreneurial Cyber underwriting leader to establish, develop and scale a specialist underwriting business within an established MGA. The role sits in London as a founding, high-impact leadership position with significant autonomy and resources.

The right candidate will shape the proposition, drive growth, manage a portfolio and build a high-performing team within an experienced specialty platform.

Qualifications

• Significant Cyber underwriting experience within London Market, specialty insurance or MGA environment.
• Experience leading and developing underwriters, or a credible plan to establish a high-performing team.
• Established broker and market relationships, with ability to develop new business opportunities.
• Commercial judgment to articulate a compelling underwriting strategy and growth proposition.
• Entrepreneurial outlook and genuine desire to take ownership of a business.

Responsibilities

• Build and develop the Cyber proposition, including underwriting strategy, market positioning and growth plan.
• Lead underwriting direction and portfolio performance, including pricing, coverage and risk selection.
• Develop broker, capacity and market relationships across London and wider markets.
• Recruit, lead and mentor underwriting professionals, establishing a high-performing team.

Skills

Cyber underwriting leadership

Broker relationships

Portfolio leadership

Strategic underwriting

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Sanderson King is conducting a confidential search for an entrepreneurial Cyber underwriting leader to establish, develop and scale a specialist underwriting business within an established MGA. The role sits in London as a founding, high-impact leadership position with significant autonomy and resources.

The right candidate will shape the proposition, drive growth, manage a portfolio and build a high-performing team within an experienced specialty platform.