Head of Professional & Financial Lines Underwriting

Invecta; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Head of Professional & Financial Lines Underwriting. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic team and shape the underwriting strategy with significant autonomy and global collaboration. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in multiple lines and a passion for innovation and profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in multiple Professional & Financial Lines classes.
• Deep technical underwriting knowledge and a strong broker network.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing Financial & Professional Lines portfolio.
• Develop and execute underwriting strategy with P&L accountability.
• Mentor a team of skilled underwriters and drive a culture of performance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Commercial Mindset

Job description

Head of Professional & Financial Lines Underwriting

Head of Professional & Financial Lines Underwriting

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Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Invecta Group | Connecting Opportunity in Insurance

Are you a seasoned Professional & Financial Lines leader ready to take on one of the most influential underwriting roles in the London Market?

My client is seeking a dynamic individual to lead and grow a high-performing Financial & Professional Lines portfolio, with a mandate that spans strategic leadership, technical excellence, and talent development. This is not just another leadership role — it’s an opportunity to shape the direction of a diverse and complex book of business with real autonomy, global collaboration, and a clear path to further progression.

What You’ll Be Driving:

• Strategic and financial leadership across multiple Professional & Financial Lines classes
• Development and execution of underwriting strategy with P&L accountability
• Frontline market engagement with key brokers and clients
• Talent leadership: mentoring a team of skilled underwriters and driving a culture of performance
• Innovation and underwriting excellence across products, pricing, and governance
• Collaboration with actuarial, claims, operations, and global underwriting leaders

What We're Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in multiple Professional & Financial Lines classes (D&O, PI, FI, Cyber, etc.) within the London market
• Deep technical underwriting knowledge and a strong broker network
• A commercial mindset with a passion for profitable growth and innovation
• Track record of managing large, complex portfolios and high-performing teams
• Strategic thinker with operational rigour and the drive to execute

Why This Role?

• Broad and challenging remit with true ownership and visibility
• Opportunity to shape product strategy, underwriting governance, and market presence
• Work alongside some of the industry's most respected leaders
• Be part of a business that values talent, invests in innovation, and is committed to your career development

If you're looking for a career-defining leadership role with impact, progression, and purpose please get in touch on 07584 358 455 or [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Insurance and Insurance Carriers

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