Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic underwriting leader to drive and shape the Casualty business across the UK and Continental Europe. In this high-profile role, you will hold the highest level of underwriting authority, with full P&L responsibility, ensuring governance and appetite accountability. Your focus will be on profitable growth and underwriting excellence.
This is a key leadership position and a potential successor to the Director of P&C and so requires broad underwriting and business acumen. You will also be an active member and participant in the global Casualty product board, influencing strategies across multiple markets.
This role is best suited for an accomplished underwriting leader with expertise in Long Tail risk, strategic leadership, and team management. Ideal candidates will have:
* Extensive underwriting authority and a strong track record in Long Tail underwriting.
* Proven ability to manage P&L performance, drive loss ratio targets, and execute strategic plans.
* Expertise in underwriting governance, financial metrics, and portfolio management.
* Experience developing high-performing teams, succession planning, and fostering a strong business culture.
* The ability to navigate regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance and sound risk management practices.
* Advanced communication skills to influence and lead within a matrix environment.
* A well-established network of market relationships.
* Strategic leadership skills in people management, underwriting, and financial oversight.
If you're looking for a high-impact leadership role that offers strategic responsibility, career progression, and the opportunity to shape and positively impact a business, please get in touch with Sanjeev Vegad for a confidential discussion.