Chief Underwriting Officer
  • England,London,City of London
  • full-time
  • £125,000 - £130,000 per annum
Job Description:
Job Title - Chief Underwriting Officer
Contract - Permanent
Salary - £130,000
Location - London
ROLE 
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO). The role is working for an established global insurer in our clients London underwriting team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in underwriting, operations and commercial insurance.
RESPONSIBILITIES 
*Develop and execute the underwriting strategy to achieve company goals and objectives
*Lead and mentor a team of underwriters, providing guidance and support in complex risk assessment and pricing decisions
*Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of underwriting processes with overall business operations
*Oversee the development and implementation of underwriting guidelines, policies, and procedures
*Monitor underwriting performance metrics and identify opportunities for improvement
*Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and innovation in underwriting practices
QUALIFICATIONS 
*Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
*10+ years of experience in underwriting and commercial insurance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
*Proven track record of developing and implementing successful underwriting strategies
*Strong knowledge of underwriting operations, risk assessment, and pricing models
*Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
*Understanding of industry regulations and compliance requirements
DAY-TO-DAY 
*Collaborate with senior leadership to set underwriting strategy and goals
*Provide leadership and guidance to underwriting team members
*Review and approve complex underwriting decisions
*Analyse underwriting performance metrics and develop action plans for improvement
*Stay updated on industry developments and best practices in underwriting
If you have the relevant experience or know someone that does please contact us now on or email us at
Job number 1589363
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Company Details:
Lawes Insurance Recruitment
Lawes Consulting Group was founded in 2002 by Steven Lawes and Lee Spink; providing Multi award winning recruitment solutions specialising within the ...
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