Head of Underwriting – 29071

The Emerald Group; London; Hybrid; NOK 673,000 - 943,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm is seeking an experienced underwriter to manage portfolio performance and develop underwriting strategies. You will leverage your expertise in data analysis and problem-solving to steer outcomes effectively. The role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Flexible location with travel to London offices.

Qualifications

• Significant underwriting authority and expertise.
• Experience in managing portfolio performance.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of portfolio’s performance.
• Develop and oversee underwriting strategy.
• Make decisions based on data analysis and technical expertise.
• Guide a changing portfolio and negotiate with stakeholders.

Skills

Underwriting expertise

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Job description

In this role, you’ll have significant underwriting authority and will be the go-to expert for complex decisions

• Location: Flexible with travel to Farnborough/London offices
• Type: Permanent

Key Duties

• Take the lead in managing their portfolio’s performance. Actively steer and manage it to get the best results through market ups and downs, delivering great outcomes for their customers
• Develop and oversee the underwriting strategy for the Company, make sure it drives success in the areas they’ve chosen to focus on
• Use your technical expertise, data analysis, and insights to make smart decisions for both individual cases and the overall portfolio
• They’re looking for a leader with underwriting expertise to guide a changing portfolio
• Experience in both portfolio and case environments, as well as knowledge of different insurance products, would be a big plus.
• You’ll also need to influence and negotiate with senior internal and external stakeholders, and have advanced data, analysis, and problem-solving skill
• Public liability experience is preferred, but not essential, open to any LOB’s