Underwriting Lead

Eames Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Underwriting Performance Lead to join a high-impact performance team. This role will engage with multiple business units to enhance underwriting outcomes and influence strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will possess deep insurance expertise and strong analytical skills, with a proven track record of working with senior stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a global insurer, driving performance and delivering on business plans. If you have over 7 years of experience in underwriting or finance, this role could be a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in underwriting, finance, or portfolio roles.
• Deep insurance expertise across multiple lines or markets.

Responsibilities

• Analyze underwriting performance across the global portfolio.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

Analytical Capability

Commercial Judgement

Communication Skills

Insurance Expertise

Job description

Eames is currently working on the appointment of an Underwriting Performance Lead to join a high-impact performance team at group level within a global insurer. This role works across multiple business units and product lines to support delivery of the business plan, improve underwriting outcomes, and influence strategic decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse underwriting performance across the global portfolio
• Identify and challenge key assumptions driving GWP and loss ratio
• Partner with senior stakeholders to support delivery of plans
• Contribute to the design and implementation of group-wide frameworks
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership

What We're Looking For:

• Deep insurance expertise across multiple lines or markets
• Strong commercial judgement and analytical capability
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders
• 7+ years' experience in underwriting, finance or portfolio roles

If this is a role of interest, please apply now or contact [e-mail] for more information.