Lead Underwriter
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- England,London,City of London
- Full Time, Permanent
- £110,000 - £130,000 per annum
Job Description:
The Role As Lead Underwriter, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a profitable ESG/EIL sub-portfolio, aligned to the wider Liability strategy and business plan. You will act as a senior market representative, technical referral point, and key contributor to the long-term development of the ESG Risk Solutions offering in the UK & Ireland.
The role carries leadership responsibility, with scope to build and manage a team over time, and involves close collaboration with distribution, claims, risk consulting, and international stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities * Build, manage and optimise a profitable ESG / Environmental Liability portfolio in line with underwriting appetite and risk tolerance
* Define and implement product strategy, identifying growth opportunities and emerging ESG risks
* Underwrite complex risks, including pricing, structuring and portfolio optimisation
* Act as a senior referral point and escalation contact for underwriting decisions
* Develop strong broker and client relationships across the UK and London Markets
* Represent the business at market events, forums and trade associations
* Drive cross-sell opportunities in collaboration with Distribution and other Product Lines
* Deliver meaningful MI and use analytics to inform underwriting and strategic decisions
* Contribute to internal projects, initiatives and strategic development
* Support the development, coaching and future management of junior underwriters
* Ensure compliance with internal underwriting guidelines, authority levels and regulatory requirements
Key Performance Measures * Delivery against financial KPIs (GWP, COR, rate, retention, new business)
* Portfolio profitability and growth
* Underwriting quality and compliance
Technical & Professional Requirements * Strong technical expertise in Environmental Liability / ESG-related risks
* Deep understanding of underwriting strategy, portfolio management and pricing
* Knowledge of UK insurance regulation and legal frameworks
* Ability to assess complex risks and make sound commercial decisions
* Confident working with data, analytics and market insight
Experience & Qualifications * ACII qualified or equivalent technical qualification
* 10+ years’ experience within the relevant Product Line, UK or comparable international markets
* Proven leadership experience (minimum 3 years), with a track record of developing high-performing teams
* Strong broker network and market presence within the London Market
Personal Attributes * Commercially minded with strong influencing and negotiation skills
* Confident, credible and proactive market presence
* Innovative thinker with the ability to drive change and growth
* Highly organised, resilient and comfortable working to deadlines
The role carries leadership responsibility, with scope to build and manage a team over time, and involves close collaboration with distribution, claims, risk consulting, and international stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities * Build, manage and optimise a profitable ESG / Environmental Liability portfolio in line with underwriting appetite and risk tolerance
* Define and implement product strategy, identifying growth opportunities and emerging ESG risks
* Underwrite complex risks, including pricing, structuring and portfolio optimisation
* Act as a senior referral point and escalation contact for underwriting decisions
* Develop strong broker and client relationships across the UK and London Markets
* Represent the business at market events, forums and trade associations
* Drive cross-sell opportunities in collaboration with Distribution and other Product Lines
* Deliver meaningful MI and use analytics to inform underwriting and strategic decisions
* Contribute to internal projects, initiatives and strategic development
* Support the development, coaching and future management of junior underwriters
* Ensure compliance with internal underwriting guidelines, authority levels and regulatory requirements
Key Performance Measures * Delivery against financial KPIs (GWP, COR, rate, retention, new business)
* Portfolio profitability and growth
* Underwriting quality and compliance
Technical & Professional Requirements * Strong technical expertise in Environmental Liability / ESG-related risks
* Deep understanding of underwriting strategy, portfolio management and pricing
* Knowledge of UK insurance regulation and legal frameworks
* Ability to assess complex risks and make sound commercial decisions
* Confident working with data, analytics and market insight
Experience & Qualifications * ACII qualified or equivalent technical qualification
* 10+ years’ experience within the relevant Product Line, UK or comparable international markets
* Proven leadership experience (minimum 3 years), with a track record of developing high-performing teams
* Strong broker network and market presence within the London Market
Personal Attributes * Commercially minded with strong influencing and negotiation skills
* Confident, credible and proactive market presence
* Innovative thinker with the ability to drive change and growth
* Highly organised, resilient and comfortable working to deadlines
Job number 3333870
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Avencia Consulting
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