Head of Underwriting - Commercial P&C

Location: Home based with occasional visits to London

Package: Negotiable and flexible on the right candidate, strong share option opportunity attached. Willing to go outside of bracket for the right person and track record

As the Head of Underwriting, you will be joining the senior leadership team to ensure quality underwriting practices across the binders in a specialist commercial market. This role requires someone with a strong track record in Portfolio management and experience in commercial combined UK P&C liability at a senior level.

This is an opportunity to join a growing business with share options available for the right candidate. If you have a proven track record in underwriting and are looking for an exciting and lucrative opportunity to be part of a successful team, then this role could be the perfect fit for you. Apply now and join us on this journey starting in Q1 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the portfolio across binders, ensuring profitability and growth.
• Provide oversight on binder agreements to ensure underwriting profitability on a portfolio level.
• Take ownership of managing the account to deliver profit.
• Work closely with insurers to manage the book and binder fully.
• Lead a small underwriting team, with potential for significant growth.
• Visit London when required for business meetings and events.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in commercial combined UK P&C liability at a senior level.
• Strong portfolio management experience.
• Ability to work closely with insurers and take ownership of underwriting functions.
• Experience managing a team and driving profitability.
• Gravitas and leadership skills to lead the underwriting team effectively.