Head of US Property Underwriting & Strategy

Aviva; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday

Private Medical Benefit

Discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares yearly

Supportive policies

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in London is seeking a Head of US Property Underwriting to spearhead their operational underwriting team. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance, driving efficiency, and aligning underwriting practices with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of underwriting. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including a generous pension scheme and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading underwriting or operational teams in a regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of underwriting strategy, governance, and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A track record of delivering process improvements and driving change.
• Ability to inspire, engage and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the operational underwriting team.
• Driving efficiency and effectiveness in underwriting operations.
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with senior stakeholders to align underwriting with business goals.
• Promoting a culture of innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leading underwriting teams

Understanding of underwriting strategy

Stakeholder management skills

Process improvements

Team development

Job description

A leading insurance provider in London is seeking a Head of US Property Underwriting to spearhead their operational underwriting team. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance, driving efficiency, and aligning underwriting practices with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of underwriting. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including a generous pension scheme and flexible working options.