Head of Underwriting Controls & Governance

Asta; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Asta is seeking a Head of Underwriting Controls Framework in London to lead the implementation and maintenance of the underwriting control framework across managed syndicates. You will ensure robust governance, documentation standards, and Lloyd’s compliance across activities.

You will oversee LOA issuance, governance documentation, and monitoring of controls, reporting to senior governance forums and driving continuous improvement within a high‑risk underwriting environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Lloyd's market essential.
• Extensive experience in underwriting governance, oversight, or operations.
• Deep understanding of Underwriting Control Frameworks (UCFs) and governance structures.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and maintenance of the Underwriting Control Framework (UCF) for managed syndicates.
• Review and oversight of underwriting governance documentation including Syndicate protocols and underwriting guidelines.
• Management and oversight of LOA issuance.
• Update Head of Underwriting Oversight on syndicate control framework matters including actions and themes.
• Escalation of UCF issues into the Asta governance framework (e.g. AWG and SB).
• Oversee underwriting compliance activities including exception reporting.
• Identify control weaknesses and governance gaps and lead escalation processes.
• Lead team development within the Underwriting Controls function.

Skills

Lloyd's market

Underwriting governance

Delegated Authorities/LOAs

Governance oversight

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Education

ACII / Cert CII

Job description

Asta is seeking a Head of Underwriting Controls Framework in London to lead the implementation and maintenance of the underwriting control framework across managed syndicates. You will ensure robust governance, documentation standards, and Lloyd’s compliance across activities.

You will oversee LOA issuance, governance documentation, and monitoring of controls, reporting to senior governance forums and driving continuous improvement within a high‑risk underwriting environment.