Senior Technical Underwriting Lead — Strategy & Growth

jobs.jerseyeveningpost.com-job boards; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading underwriting firm is seeking a Technical Underwriting Lead based in Guernsey or Jersey. This pivotal full-time role focuses on leading technical underwriting across personal and commercial lines. The successful candidate will have significant underwriting experience, manage key frameworks, and assist in strategic decision-making with capacity providers. The role also emphasizes professional development support, including pathways to ACII and leadership opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development support

Opportunities for leadership advancement

Qualifications

• Significant experience in underwriting across personal and commercial lines.
• Proven ability to develop and manage underwriting philosophies and frameworks.
• Experience working within delegated authority and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Underwriting complex commercial and personal lines risks.
• Developing and maintaining underwriting, product, and pricing guides.
• Managing the delegation of underwriting authority and ensuring compliance.
• Leading internal and external audits within underwriting teams.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of underwriting practices

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at Grade C or above

Job description

A leading underwriting firm is seeking a Technical Underwriting Lead based in Guernsey or Jersey. This pivotal full-time role focuses on leading technical underwriting across personal and commercial lines. The successful candidate will have significant underwriting experience, manage key frameworks, and assist in strategic decision-making with capacity providers. The role also emphasizes professional development support, including pathways to ACII and leadership opportunities.