Syndicate Underwriting Manager

To support the Deputy Director of Underwriting with the delivery and oversight of the underwriting oversight framework and in the delivery of business planning activities across a portfolio of syndicates.

Key Responsibilities

• To report to the Deputy Director of Underwriting in all matters relating to the delivery of the managing agency underwriting controls and oversight framework and the onboarding of new syndicates into the framework.
• Work alongside the Head of Underwriting Management & Onboarding and the Head of Underwriting Operations to agree the Underwriting Oversight Framework and its implementation at new syndicates.
• To monitor managed syndicates against the agreed syndicate business plans including the review of monthly and quarterly underwriting performance reports.
• Working closely with the Underwriting Management Team plus the Active Underwriters and their teams as appropriate to understand any deviations from plan.
• To consider performance strategies and work with the Deputy DoU in the implementation of corrective action if required.
• To work alongside the Underwriting Controls function of the Underwriting Management Team to investigate deviations from agreed plan and agree strategies for corrective actions.
• To review syndicate business plans for the prospective year of account, leading on the SBF process internally and externally with a portfolio of syndicates, to ensure timely review, challenge and submission to Lloyd’s.
• To lead on Underwriting matters at the monthly Underwriting Committee with specific syndicates.
• To lead on any Mid-Year Changes requested by syndicates, ensuring the necessary co‑ordination across functions and making recommendations to the PMA Deputy DoU.
• May be requested to work with the Director of Underwriting and the New Business Director, depending on the portfolio of the new business opportunity.
• To work alongside the Underwriting Controls Function on syndicate BAU activities.
• To maintain record keeping and action logs of syndicate related activities to support and evidence oversight. This may include the review of documentation such as Underwriting Guidelines.
• To maintain compliance with Lloyd’s Principle for Doing Business and any applicable UK or International statutory regulatory obligations as required by the role.
• To conduct ad hoc reviews and projects as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experienced in the Lloyd’s market, preferably with an underwriting background and may be working or have worked in an underwriting oversight role.
• Sound knowledge of Underwriting Governance and Controls Frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of underwriting management information.
• Self‑motivated and proactive.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver results under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to interrogate large data sets and produce committee packs as required for regular meetings.
• Good level of IT skills including Excel.
• Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish strong relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Minimum 26 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more)
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Occupational maternity and paternity pay
• Company volunteering days
• Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme
• Employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Regular sports and social events