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Chief Underwriting Officer

1 month ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Finitas Full time
Job Opportunity

Finitas is seeking a seasoned Chief Underwriting Officer to lead their underwriting function and shape the company's strategic direction.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Underwriting Professional to take on a key leadership role and drive process improvements, enhance product offerings, and ensure the profitable growth of the company's underwriting portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement underwriting policies, procedures, and controls to increase efficiency and compliance.
  • Lead the evolution of package policies, including the development of product wordings and guidelines across all channels.
  • Oversee the Underwriting Audit function, conducting audits and providing key insights.
  • Collaborate closely with the Claims Department to identify trends and ensure policies and procedures are adjusted accordingly.
  • Set underwriting authorities and provide technical training to underwriters to enhance team skills.
  • Drive portfolio management, using a risk-based approach to improve underwriting performance and execution.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements, maintaining a high standard of control processes.

About the Role

  • 10+ years of experience in commercial (Property & Casualty) insurance underwriting.
  • Demonstrable account management experience and expertise in implementing underwriting policies and procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial insurance wordings, product development, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and motivate teams.
  • Excellent analytical, collaboration, and project management skills.
  • ACII Chartered Insurer qualification preferred, with some experience in IT functionality development within an underwriting context.

Why Finitas?

Finitas is a successful and ambitious company with a strong reputation in the market. They embody collaboration, stability, reward, and innovation, leveraging their 90+ year history and experience to seek continuous improvement.