Underwriting Governance Manager

Underwriting Governance Manager

Full-Time 70000 - 90000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Avencia Consulting

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a team to maintain underwriting governance and support operational standards.
  • Company: Join a leading specialist insurer with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with a chance to work closely with senior stakeholders.
  • Why this job: Shape a new function and influence underwriting governance across the organisation.
  • Qualifications: Technical underwriting expertise and leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 Β£ per year.

Leeds (preferred) | Manchester | Birmingham Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading specialist insurer within an established Underwriting Enablement Team. This is a newly created role that has evolved beyond a traditional governance position. The successful candidate will combine technical underwriting expertise with governance oversight, team leadership and continuous improvement activity, working closely with senior underwriting stakeholders across the business. The role offers the opportunity to help shape a new function, lead a small team and influence underwriting governance and operational standards across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain underwriting governance standards across the business.
  • Review and approve non-standard endorsements.
  • Support underwriting controls, delegated authority and governance processes.
  • Monitor adherence to underwriting guidelines and protocols.
  • Support the implementation of legal and regulatory changes.
  • Analyse underwriting data and produce governance reporting.
  • Act as a key point of contact for governance-related queries and technical underwriting support.
  • Support governance, reinsurance and operational projects.

Underwriting Governance Manager employer: Avencia Consulting

Join a leading specialist insurer in Leeds, where you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that values innovation and collaboration. With hybrid working options, a focus on employee development, and the chance to shape a new function within the Underwriting Enablement Team, this role offers meaningful opportunities for growth and influence in underwriting governance. Experience a workplace that prioritises your professional journey while fostering a strong sense of community among colleagues.

Avencia Consulting

Contact Details:

Avencia Consulting Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Underwriting Governance Manager

Technical Underwriting Expertise
Governance Oversight
Team Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Underwriting Standards Maintenance
Non-Standard Endorsements Review
Underwriting Controls Support