Technical Underwriting Lead

ProFound; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Greater London is seeking a Technical Underwriting Leader in Technology to oversee underwriting excellence across various lines including Property & Casualty, Cyber, and Tech Professional Indemnity. The ideal candidate will have extensive technical expertise, alongside significant leadership and mentoring capabilities, to foster growth within the underwriting team. This role aims to enhance the team's risk analysis and portfolio management to ensure sustainable profitability in technology-related insurance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical underwriting within P&C, Cyber, and Tech PI.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on coaching and mentoring.
• Expertise in risk analysis and portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on complex risks in P&C, Cyber, and Tech PI.
• Coach and mentor junior underwriters to build technical capability.
• Develop and maintain underwriting frameworks and policies.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description :

Role Overview.

The Technical Underwriting Leader – Technology, is a senior specialist role responsible for driving underwriting excellence across Property & Casualty (P&C), Cyber, and Technology Professional Indemnity (Tech PI) lines. This highly technical, non-trading position focuses on risk analysis, portfolio management, and capability development within the underwriting team. The role combines technical expertise with leadership, coaching, and mentoring to ensure sustainable growth and profitability of the technology insurance portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Underwriting
• Provide expert guidance on complex risks in P&C, Cyber, and Tech PI.
• Develop and maintain underwriting frameworks, policies, and risk appetite for technology-related lines.
• Ensure underwriting decisions align with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert for technology risks, supporting underwriters and business leaders.
• Leadership & Mentoring
• Coach, mentor, and develop junior and mid-level underwriters to build technical capability.
• Lead technical training sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Portfolio & Book...