Head of Sports Media & Entertainment

Head of Sports, Media & Entertainment Underwriting

We are currently working with a leading insurer to recruit a Head of Sports, Media & Entertainment Underwriting to lead and develop a specialist underwriting portfolio.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the underwriting strategy and growth of the Sports, Media & Entertainment portfolio
• Underwrite complex new business and renewal opportunities across the sector
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients and key market stakeholders
• Manage portfolio performance, profitability and underwriting standards in line with business objectives
• Identify opportunities for growth and develop new products and propositions within the sector
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across claims, actuarial, operations and distribution teams
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring and support to underwriting colleagues

Experience required:

• Strong technical underwriting background with experience managing complex risks
• A track record of developing broker relationships and generating profitable growth
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to build and execute underwriting strategy
• Experience leading teams or acting as a senior technical referral point
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial underwriting environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Sports, Media & Entertainment Underwriter to take ownership of a specialist portfolio, shape underwriting strategy and play a key role in the continued growth of a leading platform.