Underwriting Strategist

4 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Direct Line Group Full time

Direct Line Group, a customer-obsessed market powerhouse, is seeking an Underwriting Strategist to join its team. As an Underwriting Strategist, you will play a crucial role in developing brand and product-specific underwriting strategies tailored to meet the needs of our customers.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and pricing strategies, specifically across Personal Lines (ideally Home Insurance). Experience of managing multiple products across different brands in a large organisation is also essential.

We offer a competitive salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a range of benefits including 9% employer contributed pension, 50% off home, motor and pet insurance, and up to 10% bonus.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop underwriting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory regulations.
  2. Assess and mitigate risks associated with underwriting decisions.
  3. Manage stakeholders effectively and provide leadership and people management skills.

About Us

At Direct Line Group, we combine decades of industry experience with talented people in every field. Our hybrid model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone.



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