Head of Proportional Treaty Underwriting
Location: London, United Kingdom or Paris France
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing international reinsurance platform as it continues to expand its presence in the London Market.
This is a rare chance to take on a genuine leadership role with significant autonomy, helping to build and shape a profitable proportional treaty portfolio from the ground up. You'll play a pivotal role in establishing the underwriting strategy, developing key broker relationships and contributing to the long-term growth of a dynamic international business.
If you're looking for a position where you can make a tangible commercial impact rather than simply manage an existing portfolio, this could be the ideal next step.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, underwrite and manage a profitable portfolio of proportional treaty business across a broad range of Personal Lines, Commercial and Specialty classes (excluding Motor and Health).
- Build and strengthen long-term relationships with London Market brokers, cedants and key market stakeholders.
- Analyse treaty submissions, assess portfolio performance and make commercially sound underwriting decisions.
- Negotiate treaty structures, pricing, commissions and contractual terms.
- Monitor portfolio profitability and recommend underwriting actions where appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with Actuarial, Finance and Risk teams to ensure robust portfolio management and reporting.
- Contribute to underwriting strategy, market expansion and long-term business growth.
About You
- 8+ years' experience underwriting proportional treaty reinsurance within a reinsurer, Lloyd's syndicate or international insurance group.
- Strong technical knowledge across multiple treaty classes, including Property, Casualty, Marine, Travel, Financial Lines or other Specialty business.
- Demonstrable experience developing and managing profitable treaty portfolios.
- Established broker relationships within the London Market and the ability to generate new business opportunities.
- Strong analytical skills with experience assessing pricing adequacy, portfolio performance and underwriting profitability.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative international team.
What's on Offer
- A unique opportunity to join an ambitious organisation during an exciting phase of international expansion.
- Significant autonomy and the opportunity to influence underwriting strategy from day one.
- Exposure to senior leadership and the ability to make a visible commercial impact.
- Competitive salary, performance-related bonus and long-term career progression.
- Collaborative international environment with excellent opportunities for professional development.
Head of Proportional Treaty employer: Oliver James
Join a leading UK life insurer that prioritises employee development and collaboration within a dynamic actuarial environment. As a Life Actuary, you'll not only enhance your technical skills in capital modelling and stress testing but also engage with senior stakeholders, contributing to impactful business decisions. With a strong focus on career growth and a supportive team culture, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape your future while making a meaningful contribution to the organisation.
