Head of Management Liability

Head of Management Liability

**Salary**: Competitive

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We are recruiting for a Head of Management Liability to join our Underwriting Department.

Business context - Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) is a GI business that handles large business risks (customers with c£100m turnover businesses). Its core product lines are Property, Motor & Liability as well as Specialty Risks (Marine, Engineering, Financial lines, Latent defects etc), Wholesale Property & Multinational insurance. GCS has an ambition to grow organically in the UK and in the wider Global market from £1.5bn to £2.5-3bn by 2028, with a sub 94% COR - to be the go-to insurer for large and complex risks, supported by 21st century systems and processes.

A bit about the job:
Within this role you will be Reporting to the Underwriting Director Financial Lines. The Head of Underwriting for Management Liability (Directors’ & Officers’, D&O) is responsible for leading and running the underwriting activities in this specialised field. This pivotal role requires extensive experience in both the Company and Lloyd's market, with a deep understanding of Management Liability insurance. The role holder is responsible for developing and implementing the Management Liability underwriting strategy, leading a team of underwriters, encouraging positive relationships with brokers and clients, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This senior position demands outstanding leadership, critical thinking, and in-depth knowledge of underwriting within the Management Liability sector.

The Management Liability book is currently worth c.£80m GWP. Appetite is defined by the Head of Underwriting, in conjunction with the Underwriting Director and CUO Commercial Lines. We seek a balanced portfolio both by product and geography.

This is a London based role and will require you to be in the office three days a week.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:
- Extensive experience in Management Liability / D&O underwriting within both the company and Lloyd's market (preferred)- Proven leadership experience, including leading underwriting teams and getting results- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions- Strong relationship-building and comms skills to interact effectively with brokers, clients, and internal collaborators- High level of integrity, ethical conduct, and professionalism

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Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow - is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.- Competitive salary, depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications,- Bonus opportunity - 25% of annual salary actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.- Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.- 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days- Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts- Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme- Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave- Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work- Make a difference, be part of our- Aviva Communities
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