Underwriting Manager - 12 month FTC

About the role – This is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity

Argenta Group is headquartered in London and has a presence in Australia, employing over 280 people globally. We are proud of our unique and rich history of trading in the Lloyd’s market, both as a Syndicate and Members’ Agency, and to be part of the Hannover Re Group. Our long-standing workforce are our greatest asset; the expertise and knowledge they bring has resulted in our successful track record and continues to shape our future growth strategy.

Reports to the Head of Underwriting Management & Portfolio Solutions Underwriter, oversees the day-to-day management of the analysts within the Underwriting Management team, and responsible for delivering progress for each of the pillars within the team: Performance Management, Governance & Controls and Insights & Analytics.

As the Underwriting Manager, your key responsibilities will involve

• Overseeing production of all internal and external reporting, ensuring that all regulatory returns are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensuring that all policy documentation and underwriting controls remain relevant and effective, reacting to changing regulations and emerging threats to ensure compliance.
• Ownership of the Year End Audit and proactively engaging with auditors to resolve outstanding queries.
• Management of analysts within the Underwriting Management team.
• Drive continuous improvements to processes, and support wider projects to enhance Underwriting capabilities and reporting.
• Undertake any other related duties as may be reasonably required.
• Working for a regulated Company, you will be expected to perform your duties to the highest of standards, in accordance with the following Conduct Rules as specified by the FCA:

You must act with integrity

You must act with due care, skill and diligence

You must be open and co-operative with the FCA, PRA and other regulators

You must pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly

You must observe proper standards of market conduct.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of relevant Lloyd’s Market experience.
• Experience with Power BI or similar visualization tools and familiarity with SQL.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport and engage with a range of stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and work-streams simultaneously.

Behaviours

These five behaviours sit at the heart of how we work at Argenta:

Supporting each other

Treat each other with dignity and respect, valuing our differences, so we can all be ourselves and achieve our goals.

Generating creative solutions

We do not settle for things that are not right; we do not walk by, we seek creative solutions.

Owning the delivery

We set clear objectives and deadlines; we are accountable and own the delivery end to end, knowing others will too.

High performing professionals, recognising the importance of wellbeing and balance in our lives.

Building longstanding relationships

Collaboration with our clients and those we work with is key; we work as a team to ensure the best outcomes.