Underwriting Support Manager

Harrison Holgate; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Lloyd’s Underwriting Group is looking for an Underwriting Support Manager following an internal promotion. This leadership role demands strong collaboration with C-suite stakeholders, ensuring the effective operation of underwriting processes and team alignment with Lloyd’s standards. Candidates are expected to provide strategic insight, enhance best practices, and foster a culture of improvement within the underwriting support team.

Benefits

Exceptional Benefits

Qualifications

• Strong underwriting/operational background ideally within the Lloyd's.
• Leadership experience with a focus on development and performance.
• Confident communicator, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and evolve underwriting processes and best practices.
• Provide portfolio analysis and strategic insight to support the CUO.
• Collaborate with Finance, Actuarial, and Operations teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong underwriting background

Excellent organisation

Multitasking ability

Confident communication

Proactive mindset

Job description

Underwriting Support Manager

A top-quartile Lloyd’s Underwriting Group is seeking a confident and experienced Underwriting Support Manager to join them after an internal promotion. This is an exciting opportunity to lead/support strategic initiatives, and work closely with C-suite stakeholders and Underwriters. Acting as the bridge between operations and underwriting, this role ensures the smooth running and alignment of business processes.

Location: City of London
Salary: Negotiable for the right person + Exceptional Benefits!
Hybrid: Yes

You will lead and inspire the growing Underwriting Support team, working closely with Underwriters and Senior leadership to provide meaningful insight and support across both Syndicate and Managing Agent platforms. As a trusted partner to the CUO, you'll help shape the function’s direction, foster a culture of collaboration and accountability, and ensure the team is aligned with Lloyd’s expectations and underwriting best practices.

Key Responsibilities:
- Enhance and evolve underwriting processes and best practices
- Provide portfolio analysis and strategic insight to support the CUO
- Collaborate with Finance, Actuarial, and Operations teams
- Design and manage controls for delegated and non-delegated authority
- Ensure Lloyd’s UW Principles are adhered to and oversee delegated underwriting income

Key Skills & Experience:
- Strong underwriting/operational background ideally within the Lloyd’s
- Leadership experience with a focus on development and performance
- Excellent organisation and attention to detail
- Strong multitasking ability under pressure, without compromising quality
- Confident communicator, capable of engaging with senior stakeholders and representing the function externally
- Proactive, collaborative mindset with a drive for continuous improvement

If you're looking to take on a visible, strategic leadership role in a market-leading business, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch to learn more or apply in confidence.

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