Underwriting Audit Manager

Underwriting Audit Manager

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
CNA Hardy

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead underwriting audits and ensure compliance with governance frameworks.
  • Company: Dynamic insurance firm focused on innovation and excellence.
  • Benefits: Flexible hybrid work, competitive pay, and clear career development.
  • Other info: Join a supportive environment that values performance and personal growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the insurance industry while leading a talented team.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in audit or underwriting management with strong governance knowledge.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 Β£ per year.

Position

We are looking for an experienced Underwriting Audit Manager to lead our underwriting audit function.

This role will drive strong governance, robust control frameworks, and regulatory compliance across the business, working closely with senior underwriting and leadership teams.

Responsibilities

  • Audit leadership: Lead and deliver the underwriting audit plan, ensuring a robust control environment and timely audit execution.
  • Team leadership: Manage, develop and oversee the underwriting audit team, ensuring performance, delivery and continuous improvement.
  • Governance oversight: Embed and monitor governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal and internal standards.
  • Stakeholder engagement: Build and manage effective relationships with Underwriting Heads and senior stakeholders across the business.
  • Reporting & insight: Deliver clear audit outputs, track actions and provide regular reporting to committees and leadership teams.

Qualifications

  • Leadership experience: Minimum 5 years' experience managing audit or underwriting teams, with proven capability leading people and delivering through others.
  • Governance expertise: Strong experience managing governance frameworks, controls and compliance within a regulated environment.
  • Technical knowledge: Solid understanding of underwriting systems and processes, including rulebooks and control structures.
  • Market knowledge: Good understanding of the insurance market, with Lloyd's market experience beneficial.
  • Audit capability: Proven experience in underwriting audit, compliance, or a technical commercial insurance discipline.
  • Communication skills: Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels.
  • Analytical thinking: Ability to assess complex issues, identify risks and deliver practical, effective solutions.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Learning, mentoring, and clear development pathways.
  • Recognition and reward for performance and behaviours that drive success.
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CNA Hardy

Contact Details:

CNA Hardy Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Underwriting Audit Manager

Audit Leadership
Team Management
Governance Frameworks
Regulatory Compliance
Stakeholder Engagement
Reporting and Insight Delivery
Leadership Experience