Head of Underwriting Controls & Governance

Davies; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Asta is seeking a Head of Underwriting Control Framework in London to lead the implementation and maintenance of the UCF across managed syndicates. You will ensure compliant, well-governed underwriting activities and maintain documentation standards.

Responsibilities include oversight of governance processes, LOA management, and escalation into governance forums. This role emphasizes leadership, risk awareness and strong stakeholder collaboration in a Lloyd's environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Lloyd's market essential; syndicate operations and governance expertise are highly valued.
• Extensive experience in underwriting governance, oversight, or operations.
• Deep understanding of Underwriting Control Frameworks (UCFs) and governance structures.
• Experience reviewing and maintaining syndicate protocols, underwriting guidelines, LOAs, and controls.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Governance oversight

Underwriting governance

Risk awareness

Education

ACII / Cert CII qualification

Tools

LOAs (Letters of Authority)

Syndicate protocols

Underwriting guidelines

Delegated authorities

Job description

Asta is seeking a Head of Underwriting Control Framework in London to lead the implementation and maintenance of the UCF across managed syndicates. You will ensure compliant, well-governed underwriting activities and maintain documentation standards.

Responsibilities include oversight of governance processes, LOA management, and escalation into governance forums. This role emphasizes leadership, risk awareness and strong stakeholder collaboration in a Lloyd's environment.