Head of Regional Casualty Underwriting

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Howden Group Full time
Job Overview

As the Head of Regional Casualty, you will play a key role in shaping the underwriting strategy and appetite for the relevant line of business. Reporting into the Chief Underwriting Officer, DUAL UK, you will work closely with CUO, other Line of Business Heads, and wider DUAL Exec members to deliver the Regional Commercial business plan.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement line of business strategy, risk appetite, and pricing requirements.
  • Contribute to annual Business Planning activities, providing input on key initiatives and objectives.
  • Monitor portfolio performance, reporting on key metrics and forecasting future outcomes.
  • Adjust strategy to meet business plans, responding to claims patterns and adjusting reserves to maintain optimal portfolio performance.
  • Stay informed about emerging risks, taking necessary action to mitigate potential impacts.
  • Establish effective underwriting training and development programs.
  • Collaborate with regional underwriting, distribution, and wider portfolio management colleagues to ensure delivery of wider Regional Commercial business plans.
  • Bring strong experience of portfolio management, data analytics, and performance metrics, with a focus on enabling business growth through technical underwriting and commercial focus.
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding of the commercial insurance mid-market and the UK Regulatory environment.
  • Exhibit strong financial acumen, with the ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.
What We're Looking For

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