Underwriting Director for Personal Lines

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Direct Line Insurance Group plc Full time
Job Title: Underwriting Director for Personal Lines

We are seeking a seasoned Underwriting Director to lead our Personal Lines underwriting team at Direct Line Insurance Group plc.

About Us

As a key player in the insurance industry, we combine decades of experience with talented people in every field to deliver exceptional results for our customers. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Personal Lines underwriting team, driving profitability and customer satisfaction through effective underwriting strategies. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing underwriting policies and procedures, adhering to regulatory requirements, and contributing to thought leadership across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute underwriting strategies for Personal Lines to drive profitable growth.
  • Manage our portfolio using underwriting levers to optimize value.
  • Lead and develop the underwriting function to achieve best-in-class performance.
Requirements:
  • Strong understanding of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and pricing strategies.
  • Experience in leading underwriting teams in a large organization.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
Salary and Benefits:

The estimated salary for this role is £100,000 - £130,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including 9% employer contributed pension, 50% off home, motor, and pet insurance, private medical cover, up to 20% bonus, and many more perks.


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