MVP, Chief Underwriting & Claims Officer, Protection

Pacific Life Re; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a visionary leader for the Chief Underwriting & Claims Officer role. This pivotal position involves overseeing global underwriting and claims, ensuring alignment with risk appetite, and fostering best practices. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in life (re)insurance, showcasing strong leadership and strategic change management skills. Join a diverse and inclusive organization that values individual growth and offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within the industry.

Benefits

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Subsidised Gym Membership

Private Medical Insurance

Season Ticket Loan

Eye Care

Employee Assistance Programme

Group Income Protection

Wellness Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years in life (re)insurance underwriting and claims.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global underwriting and claims function with strategic oversight.
• Develop and implement global protection strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Change Management

Client Relationship Building

Risk Frameworks and Controls

Influencing and Communication

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Job Title

MVP, Chief Underwriting & Claims Officer, Protection

Job Description

The Role

The MVP, Global Chief Underwriting and Claims Officer, Protection is a key leader at Pacific Life Re, responsible for the global performance of Underwriting and Claims teams and participating in the Global Protection Executive Committee (GPEC). The role involves overseeing the protection line of business across markets, ensuring high-quality decision-making aligned with the company's risk appetite, and promoting best practices in underwriting and claims management.

You will set the global vision for underwriting and claims, lead development initiatives, and be the global lead for predictive underwriting and modelling projects. Additionally, you will contribute to the global protection strategy and be a part of the Pacific Life Re Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership for the global underwriting and claims function, setting strategies and policies.
2. Ensure a strong global community and technical oversight in underwriting and claims management.
3. Maintain governance and risk management practices.
4. Promote continuous improvement and a strong risk culture.
5. Develop and implement the global protection strategy in collaboration with GPEC.
6. Work with analytics teams to develop strategies related to underwriting, claims, and technology solutions.
7. Enhance the Pacific Life Re brand within the industry.

Qualifications & Expertise

• Minimum 10 years of experience in life (re)insurance underwriting and/or claims across multiple markets.
• Strong influencer and communicator with leadership experience.
• Proven track record in strategic change management and client relationship building.
• Deep understanding of risk frameworks and controls.

Working for Pacific Life Re

We value diversity, support individual growth, and foster a balanced work environment with various benefits and community involvement opportunities.

Benefits

• Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Private Medical Insurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Eye Care
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Income Protection
• Wellness Benefits

Additional Information

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment for applicants with disabilities.