Overview
In this role you will spearhead the creation of a new Casualty practice, setting its underwriting direction and appetite from day one. You will build and lead a team, and collaborate with capacity providers to grow a profitable, sustainable book. This is a high-visibility opportunity to shape a strategic line within an established platform, with performance-aligned rewards. The role blends entrepreneurship with platform support to deliver a differentiated, long-term book.
Pay / Benefits
- base salary benchmarked against Lloyd's
- profit share (company-wide)
- practice-level economics
- profit commission on the practice's business
- potential for high total earnings
- entrepreneurial support from a established platform
Responsibilities
- Define underwriting strategy and appetite for the new Casualty line
- Build, lead and develop the underwriting team from scratch
- Establish relationships with capacity providers to enable growth
- Manage and grow a profitable, sustainable portfolio
- Collaborate with brokers and markets to secure backing and scale
Key requirements
- Track record of leading and growing a profitable Casualty portfolio
- International Casualty experience (preferred)
- Credibility with capacity providers
- Established broker and market relationships
- Entrepreneurial mindset and leadership to build a practice from scratch
- leadership
- entrepreneurial mindset
- strategic thinking
- Casualty underwriting
- portfolio management
- capacity negotiations
Head of Casualty in London employer: Idex Consulting
Join a prestigious law firm in London that offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment, where your contributions to high-profile equity capital markets deals will be valued. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to ongoing training and mentorship opportunities, ensuring your professional growth in a fast-paced global setting. The firm's culture promotes teamwork and innovation, making it an excellent place for ambitious solicitors looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
