At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow McLarens' reputation in the London Market while managing key relationships.
- Company: Join a respected company with a strong presence in the Lloyd's and London Market.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance incentives, hybrid work, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic market and collaborate with international teams.
- Qualifications: Strong reputation in the Lloyd's market and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the Head of Lloyd’s & London Market is responsible for developing McLarens’ long-established reputation in the London market, managing existing relationships and seeking new opportunities in the general and specialty adjusting arenas. The role requires a wide knowledge of international markets and carries significant involvement with overseas teams, notably those from North America, as well as management responsibility for the wider London Market team.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and coordinate business efforts to protect and enhance McLarens’ established reputation in the London Market.
- Focus on continued development and expansion of the business’s claim solutions for the London market.
- Develop and execute regional strategic growth plans for the Lloyd’s & London Market, collaborating with local adjusting teams, client services teams, senior leadership teams and London International team.
- Develop and execute global specialty line strategic growth plans for the Lloyd's & London Market, collaborating with global specialty line heads.
- Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities within the market to drive growth and increase market share.
- Oversee the weekly activities of the Lloyd’s and London Market team, ensuring efficient and effective exposure to the London Market.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients including underwriters, brokers, and other stakeholders within the Lloyd’s and London markets.
- Provide expert guidance and consultation to clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and client retention.
- Monitor market trends, emerging risks, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic decisions and innovation within the business.
- Effectively communicate market insights to the organisation, ensuring alignment and proactive response to market changes.
- Effectively utilise the CRM system and drive usage through the team, monitoring team performance, leads, opportunities and client engagement.
- Undertake projects and other ad hoc work as required.
Experience and Qualifications
- Established Lloyd’s and London Market personal reputation.
- Wide knowledge of international markets, North America especially.
- Excellent communication, presentation, organisational and personal skills.
- A proven track record of building strong and trusted working relationships, externally and internally.
- Strong stakeholder management with the ability to balance multiple deadlines.
- A proven people manager.
- Experience of using data reporting and analytical tools e.g., Power BI.
- Personal pride and drive to deliver outputs on time, with a focus on quality and communication.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-related incentives.
- Access to technical training, global knowledge-sharing and career growth opportunities.
- Support to balance professional and personal life, including hybrid work and flexible schedule where applicable.
- Opportunity to work with colleagues and clients across different countries.
- Collaborative environment where your voice and contribution are valued.
Head of Lloyd's and London Market employer: McLarens
McLarens is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation within the Lloyd's and London Market. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, performance-related incentives, and access to global training and career growth opportunities, all while enjoying a flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. With a strong emphasis on personal development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, McLarens fosters an atmosphere where every team member's voice is heard and valued.
