Head of Underwriting Management

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Underwriting Management to drive strategic decisions in underwriting governance and portfolio oversight. This pivotal role involves leading oversight activities, ensuring compliance with underwriting principles, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset and a solid understanding of underwriting frameworks and reinsurance operations. Join a forward-thinking organization that values detail-oriented professionals who can manage complex projects and collaborate across functions to enhance operational delivery.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with solid experience in governance and underwriting oversight.
• Strong understanding of underwriting frameworks and reinsurance operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead underwriting oversight activities and ensure compliance with principles.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to strategic development.

Skills

Governance

Underwriting Oversight

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Insurance

Professional Certification in Underwriting

Job description

Arthur is partnered with a specialist insurance company that is hiring a Head of Underwriting Management.

This role supports group-wide underwriting governance and portfolio oversight, working with the Underwriting Portfolio Director to drive strategic decisions and ensure compliance across underwriting and outwards reinsurance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead underwriting oversight activities, including committee reporting, binder governance, underwriting authority management, and coverholder audit processes.
2. Ensure compliance with underwriting principles, delegated authority, outsourcing arrangements, and internal governance frameworks, including documentation, risk controls, and SOPs.
3. Support underwriting strategy by aligning partner plans with the business's risk appetite, assisting onboarding, and coordinating with internal teams for operational delivery.
4. Collaborate across functions on service management, audit responses, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
5. Mentor junior team members and contribute to the company’s cultural, strategic, and operational development.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and analytical, with solid experience in governance, control, and underwriting oversight. They will have a strong understanding of underwriting frameworks, delegated authorities, and reinsurance operations, ideally within a regulated SEC reporting environment.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects, communicate with senior stakeholders, and work cross-functionally is essential.