Senior Underwriting Insights Consultant

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Howden Full time
About Howden

Howden is a leading international insurance group, renowned for its commitment to employee ownership and exceptional service. Established in 1994, we operate across 55 territories, employing over 18,000 professionals and managing US$38 billion in premiums for our clients.
  • People: 18,000+
  • Countries: 55
We are in search of a skilled professional with extensive expertise in underwriting performance analytics and a strong desire to provide impactful business insights.

This role presents a compelling opportunity within a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment, influencing a truly global organization.

Position Overview

At Howden, we pride ourselves on being a distinctive underwriting entity. Our entrepreneurial spirit is integral to our operations, making us a preferred destination for top talent. Our vision is to become the leading underwriting business worldwide.

The position is part of the Howden Group Underwriting team, which aims to deliver superior underwriting performance through advanced capabilities and insights.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Group Head of Underwriting Analytics and Group Head of Underwriting in establishing globally consistent standards for underwriting analytics and reporting, ensuring transparency and comparability across Howden.
  • Oversee the creation of regular and ad hoc reports to monitor product performance and identify areas needing further analysis.
  • Engage collaboratively with key stakeholders across Howden, including Underwriting, Actuarial, Finance, and Risk, to define and track underwriting performance metrics.
  • Work with diverse datasets across various domains, demonstrating the ability to quickly grasp the commercial context of new data.
  • Support regional teams in producing historical and forecast underwriting performance metrics aligned with existing planning processes.
  • Collaborate with Power BI Developers to create dashboards and reports that enable management to analyze business performance effectively.
  • Implement insights to optimize relationships within the underwriting value chain, including brokers and capacity providers.
  • Coordinate reporting requests across regional underwriting performance teams, consolidating metrics for a comprehensive view of performance.
  • Facilitate data requests from external stakeholders, such as investors.
  • Conduct horizon scanning for next-generation analytical capabilities that could provide a competitive edge.
Key Requirements
  • In-depth understanding of data analytics and KPIs for managing underwriting performance in a multinational insurance environment.
  • Familiarity with underwriting processes and pricing models in specialty markets.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in (re)insurance, particularly in analytical roles (e.g., actuarial, portfolio management, catastrophe modeling, financial analysis).
  • Proven track record of delivering significant insights to senior underwriting stakeholders.
  • Excellent interpersonal and people management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
  • Consultative and collaborative approach, actively listening to colleagues while confidently challenging when necessary.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong SQL and Excel (including VBA) skills; familiarity with Power BI and programming languages is a plus.
  • Understanding of key actuarial processes, including reserving, rate changes, and premium adequacy analysis.
  • Strong commercial awareness and knowledge of current industry issues.
  • Pragmatic mindset, capable of translating data analytics into actionable insights for business stakeholders.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work promptly, capable of validating data from regional teams.
  • Highly organized with effective planning, prioritization, and time management skills.
What We Offer

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive healthcare, a variety of wellness programs, a competitive salary, and generous pension plans. However, we also strive to create an environment where every voice is heard, community engagement is encouraged, and sustainability goals are prioritized.

Our Culture: People First

Our core values guide our operations, emphasizing independence and a people-centric approach. We aim to create a unique culture that attracts and retains top talent.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Howden, we view our people as our greatest asset, treating everyone with equality, fairness, and respect, regardless of their background.

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