Senior Technical Underwriting Lead, Pricing & Governance

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Lochboisdale; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive insurance organization in Scotland is seeking a Technical Underwriting Lead. The ideal candidate will oversee technical governance, risk selection, and pricing to support profitable growth. Responsibilities include underwriting complex risks, developing guidelines, and providing mentorship to the underwriting team. Candidates should possess significant underwriting experience, a strong technical background, and a relevant qualification like ACII. The role offers the opportunity to influence product development in a dynamic insurance environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in underwriting personal and commercial lines.
• Strong technical background.
• Experience in pricing governance and product management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex personal and commercial risks.
• Develop and maintain underwriting guidelines.
• Liaise with capacity providers to maintain partnerships.
• Oversee delegated authority arrangements.
• Review policy wordings for compliance.
• Provide training and support to the team.
• Support new product development aligned with market trends.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Risk assessment

Decision-making authority

Stakeholder influence

Education

ACII or equivalent professional qualification

Job description

A progressive insurance organization in Scotland is seeking a Technical Underwriting Lead. The ideal candidate will oversee technical governance, risk selection, and pricing to support profitable growth. Responsibilities include underwriting complex risks, developing guidelines, and providing mentorship to the underwriting team. Candidates should possess significant underwriting experience, a strong technical background, and a relevant qualification like ACII. The role offers the opportunity to influence product development in a dynamic insurance environment.