Regional Underwriting Manager

McNeil & Co.; Colchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arch is seeking a Regional Underwriting Manager in the United Kingdom to lead audit, compliance, and underwriting strategy across a defined region. You will oversee case and portfolio management, drive data-informed decisions, and mentor a team of underwriters while collaborating with brokers and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes process improvement, budgeting involvement, and delivering strategic initiatives aligned with regulatory standards and business growth.

Qualifications

• Audit and compliance experience within insurance or financial services.
• Underwriting processes management including renewals, large/complex cases, and CAT accumulations.
• Strong data interpretation, reporting, and performance monitoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit and compliance oversight across branches and personal audits.
• Manage allocation, review and progression of underwriting cases and portfolios.
• Lead meetings, mentor underwriters, and support recruitment and development.
• Produce and analyse regular reports on rates, DA results, claims, loss ratios and indicators.
• Drive process improvements and support strategic projects with broker engagement.

Skills

Audit & compliance oversight

Underwriting processes

Case & portfolio management

Analytical reporting

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Project budgeting & planning

Attention to detail

Education

A level standard

CII qualifications or degree

Job description

## Regional Underwriting ManagerApplylocations: St. Albans, United Kingdom: Colchester, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R26\_757With a company culture rooted in collaboration, expertise and innovation, we aim to promote progress and inspire our clients, employees, investors and communities to achieve their greatest potential. Our work is the catalyst that helps others achieve their goals. In short, We Enable PossibilitySM.The Regional Underwriting Manager is responsible for providing strategic and technical underwriting direction and leadership across multiple underwriting teams within a designated region. This role ensures leadership of regional case and portfolio management, the consistent application of robust audit and compliance practices, and champions the professional development of underwriters under their remit. By directing audit action plans, maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting the advancement of complex cases, and resolving regional issues, the Regional Manager protects both the integrity and quality of underwriting processes.Furthermore, the Regional Underwriting Manager plays a critical role in supporting strategic initiatives by championing process enhancements, building strong relationships with brokers and stakeholders across the region, and contributing to project planning and budget control. Through a blend of leadership, analytical acumen, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this role ensures that all regional underwriting teams not only uphold regulatory and internal standards but also meet business objectives and drive the organisation’s growth within their region.**Key Tasks and Responsibilities*** **Audit and Compliance Oversight:** Responsible for conducting and coordinating branch and personal audits, ensuring completion of audit actions, reviewing failures, and maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal standards.* **Case and Portfolio Management:** Manages allocation, review, and progression of underwriting cases including renewals, new business, large and complex cases, LTA, CAT accumulations, and claims. Oversees case selection, tracking, and resolution of contentious issues.* **Leadership and Collaboration:** Leads and participates in team meetings, huddles, and conferrals. Mentors underwriters, manages authorities, supports recruitment, and fosters team communication and development.* **Reporting and Performance Monitoring:** Produces and analyses regular reports on rates, DA results, claims, loss ratios, and lead indicators. Prepares presentations and updates for management and team, ensuring data-driven decision making.* **Process Improvement and Strategic Initiatives:** Drives process enhancements through project involvement, planning, budgeting, and broker engagement. Supports continuous improvement by addressing survey outcomes, participating in projects, and assisting with strategic planning.**Role Requirements & Skills**# Skills / Competencies* Proven experience in audit and compliance oversight, including conducting, coordinating, and completing audits, and ensuring regulatory and internal standards are met.* Strong knowledge of underwriting processes, with demonstrated ability to manage case and portfolio allocation, including complex and large cases, renewals, claims, and accumulation tracking.* Analytical skills for producing, reviewing, and interpreting reports on performance metrics such as rates, claims, loss ratios, and lead indicators.* Leadership and team management abilities, with experience leading meetings, mentoring staff, managing authorities, supporting recruitment, and fostering effective team communication.* Process improvement mindset, with a track record of driving operational enhancements, participating in strategic projects, and implementing feedback from surveys.* Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills, enabling effective teamwork, broker engagement, and stakeholder management.* Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases, projects, and priorities simultaneously.* Competence in preparing management presentations and data-driven updates to support decision making and strategic planning.* Attention to detail and ability to handle contentious or complex cases to ensure timely and effective resolution.* Experience in budgeting, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives is highly desirable.# Qualifications* Minimum A level standard preferred* Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) qualifications or University Degree (or similar) desirable but not essential for the role# Experience* Minimum 10 years relevant technical underwriting experience within insurance Do you like solving complex business problems, working with talented colleagues and have an innovative mindset? 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