Head of Placement Solutions - Specialty

Lockton; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockton is seeking a Head of Placement Solutions to shape and lead the strategy for our growing Specialty business. This is a unique opportunity to build and scale a market-leading placement solutions capability, driving innovation, creating differentiated client propositions and developing sustainable sources of capacity across the Specialty portfolio.

The role requires extensive London Market and multi-line Specialty insurance experience, with a track record in designing, placing and handling

Qualifications

• Extensive London Market and multi-line Specialty insurance experience.
• Proven ability to design, place and manage facilities and delegated authority.
• Established market relationships across Lloyd's and company markets.
• Strategic thinker who translates vision into commercial results.
• Evidence of influencing senior stakeholders and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute Lockton Specialty's placement solutions strategy.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with insurers and capacity providers.
• Drive growth in facilities, binders and delegated authority arrangements.
• Optimise commercial performance and Market Derived Income (MDI).
• Collaborate with Specialty leadership, Business Units and Lockton's Portfolio Solutions teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Champion innovation through digital trading, distribution and technology-enabled placement models.

Skills

London Market experience

Placement solutions

Stakeholder influence

Strategic thinking

Job description

Your Responsibilities

Lockton is seeking a Head of Placement Solutions to shape and lead the strategy for our growing Specialty business. This is a unique opportunity to build and scale a market-leading placement solutions capability, driving innovation, creating differentiated client propositions and developing sustainable sources of capacity across the Specialty portfolio.

• Define and execute Lockton Specialty's placement solutions strategy.
• Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with insurers and capacity providers
• Drive growth in facilities, binders and delegated authority arrangements.
• Optimise commercial performance and Market Derived Income (MDI).
• Collaborate with Specialty leadership, Business Units and Lockton's Portfolio Solutions teams to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Champion innovation through digital trading, distribution and technology-enabled placement models.

Qualifications

• Significant London Market and multi-line Specialty insurance experience.
• Strong track record in designing, placing and handling facilities, delegated authority and placement solutions
• Established market relationships across Lloyd's and company markets.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to turn vision into commercial results.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead through collaboration rather than hierarchy.