Technical Underwriting Manager

4 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Cavendish Maine Full time

A market-leading specialist insurance company is looking to appoint a Head of Technical Underwriting to support the continued growth and development of their commercial underwriting team.


Reporting to the Managing Director, The Head of Technical Underwriting will play a crucial role in setting the underwriting strategy for the company, leading and developing our underwriting team, and ensuring the highest standards of technical underwriting and risk assessment.


About the Role:

  • The Technical Underwriting Manager will lead, mentor, and develop a team of Technical Underwriters, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.


Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Setting clear performance objectives and provide regular feedback and coaching to team members.
  • Overseeing the development and implementation of underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures across the company.
  • Ensuring underwriting decisions are made in compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Reviewing and approving large or complex risks, providing technical guidance and support to the underwriting team.
  • Collating and analysing underwriting performance MI and produce business plans for the board and insurer partners.


Key Skills/Experience Required:

  • Extensive commercial underwriting experience, including having worked in a leadership role.
  • Previous experience working for or with MGAs would be beneficial or insurer background.
  • Experience of delegated authority and/or treaty binders.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing successful underwriting strategies.
  • In-depth knowledge of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels.


Salary/Benefits Information:

  • Salary up to £80,000 depending on experience.
  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
  • Hybrid working - 2 days / week in the office.


Contact: David harries

Reference: DH/86876


Candidate Care:

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If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application.


Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise.


In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.



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