Strategic Underwriting Manager — Lead Portfolio Growth

Simply Business; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance technology firm in Greater London seeks an Underwriting Manager to lead a portfolio of 380,000 customers. You will define the portfolio strategy and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Responsibilities include mentoring a team and managing underwriting quality. Ideal candidates possess chartered ACII qualification with a robust analytical background. Benefits include flexible working, competitive salary, and comprehensive health coverage.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance policy

Competitive salary

Flexible parental leave

Annual bonus based on performance

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified as a chartered ACII (or holds an equivalent professional qualification).
• Experienced in portfolio management with a deep understanding of underwriting principles.
• Excellent at problem-solving and analytics, comfortable making decisions with full underwriting authority.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the portfolio strategy, taking accountability for current and future performance.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external capacity providers.
• Lead, train, and develop the team to drive a culture of high performance.

Skills

Portfolio management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Chartered ACII or equivalent qualification

Job description

A leading insurance technology firm in Greater London seeks an Underwriting Manager to lead a portfolio of 380,000 customers. You will define the portfolio strategy and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Responsibilities include mentoring a team and managing underwriting quality. Ideal candidates possess chartered ACII qualification with a robust analytical background. Benefits include flexible working, competitive salary, and comprehensive health coverage.