Head of Underwriting Controls & Governance

Asta Capital Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Asta Capital Limited in London, UK is seeking a Head of Underwriting Controls Framework to lead the implementation and maintenance of the Underwriting Control Framework across managed syndicates, ensuring a robust, compliant, and well-governed underwriting environment.

You will own UCF documentation, oversee controls like exception reporting and authority frameworks, support Lloyd’s requirements, manage LOAs, and lead the team within Underwriting Controls.

Qualifications

• 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 and LOAs.
• Delegated Authorities / LOAs management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the Underwriting Control Framework (UCF) for managed syndicates.
• Review governance documentation including Syndicate Protocols and Underwriting Guidelines.
• Manage and oversee LOA issuance.
• Update Head of Underwriting Oversight on control framework matters and actions.
• Escalate UCF issues into the governance framework as needed.
• Oversee underwriting compliance activities including exception reporting.
• Enhance control-related MI and ensure adherence to Lloyd’s Principle 1.
• Lead team development within the Underwriting Controls function.

Skills

Lloyd's market knowledge

Underwriting governance

Underwriting oversight

Underwriting operations

UCFs / Underwriting controls

Delegated Authorities / LOAs

Governance & compliance

Stakeholder management

People leadership

ACII / Cert CII beneficial

Education

ACII / Cert CII (beneficial)

Job description

Asta Capital Limited in London, UK is seeking a Head of Underwriting Controls Framework to lead the implementation and maintenance of the Underwriting Control Framework across managed syndicates, ensuring a robust, compliant, and well-governed underwriting environment.

You will own UCF documentation, oversee controls like exception reporting and authority frameworks, support Lloyd’s requirements, manage LOAs, and lead the team within Underwriting Controls.