Head of Underwriting Governance and Controls in London

Head of Underwriting Governance and Controls in London

London Full-Time 69750 - 85250 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the establishment of robust governance and controls in underwriting.
  • Company: Highly regarded London Market insurer with a strong reputation.
  • Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and a dynamic work environment.
  • Other info: 6-month contract with excellent opportunities for professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a significant impact on governance frameworks in a leading insurance firm.
  • Qualifications: Senior experience in insurance, strong governance knowledge, and stakeholder management skills.

The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 £ per year.

Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls
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City of London | Hybrid (3 days in the office)
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I'm partnering with a highly regarded London Market insurer that is looking for an experienced Head of Underwriting Governance & Controls to lead the establishment of a robust First Line of Defence (FLOD) capability across its Underwriting function.

The role focuses on embedding governance, strengthening risk oversight and ensuring effective control frameworks are in place to support business growth and regulatory expectations.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has operated at a senior level within insurance or financial services and has a proven track record of designing and implementing governance frameworks in highly regulated environments.

You'll be responsible for:
Establishing and embedding the Underwriting Risk & Control Matrix.

Building governance and assurance frameworks that provide meaningful oversight to senior leadership.

Creating an effective First Line of Defence operating model.

Driving risk management, control effectiveness and remediation activity.

Presenting to senior committees and influencing stakeholders across the business.

We're looking for someone who has:
Strong experience within the London Market or wider insurance sector.

Deep understanding of the Three Lines of Defence model.

Experience developing Risk & Control Assessments and governance frameworks.

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level.

Experience working within a mature, highly regulated environment.

Previous committee and Board paper experience would be highly beneficial.
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Location: City of London (3 days per week in the office)
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Contract: 6 months
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Rate: Market rate, Outside IR35
If you're available (or becoming available soon) and have the right London Market governance experience, I'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or send me a message for a confidential discussion.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Head of Underwriting Governance and Controls in London

Underwriting Governance
Risk Management
Control Frameworks
Stakeholder Management
Influencing Skills
Three Lines of Defence Model
Risk & Control Assessments