Underwriting Director - Cyber London Market

Our Cyber Underwriting team is looking for a high‑impact Director to lead the London Market underwriting team. You will be at the heart of our Cyber portfolio, working closely with the Head of Cyber to support the strategic direction and growth of the book. You will combine hands‑on underwriting with strategic influence by managing a team and shaping how we grow in the London market. You will lead on pricing and risk selection, guide complex and high‑profile accounts, and be a visible market voice through broker engagement, thought leadership, and industry events. With responsibility for driving production, profitability and underwriting excellence, you will report on the success of the book and help execute our strategy. This is an incredible opportunity for a technical underwriter with Cyber experience in the London Market to drive portfolio performance and play a pivotal role in the future direction of our Cyber business. Travelers Europe offers flexibility for employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. Full‑time employees work three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro‑rated for part‑time employees). The policy may be changed at the Company’s discretion. What Will You Do? Achieve the annually agreed production and profitability objectives. Ensure that new business, renewals and mid‑term adjustments within assigned product(s) are underwritten within published guidelines and authorities. Process policies onto IT systems as required by the Commercial Underwriting Practices Manual. Account for adequate pricing and classification of risks within assigned product(s) in accordance with the Underwriting Guidelines and rating consideration, liaising with the Actuarial Department as required. Ensure adequate information is obtained to enable the selection of high‑quality business within the product segment. Ensure that all business written is within the gross and net capacity agreed each year in the structure of the ceded reinsurance programme. Monitor market developments within assigned product(s) and maximise opportunities while minimising threats. Research and develop new and existing areas within the product(s). Ensure policy documentation for customers accurately reflects coverage agreed and issued within the agreed service standards. Promote Travelers products, distribution strategy and philosophy and provide guidance on the Company’s underwriting philosophy, procedures and requirements through regular visits to broker premises, maximising opportunities for growth and profit of the commercial business. Ensure underwriters writing for the product comply with their authority levels, the Product Underwriting Guides, Technical Underwriting Guides and Commercial Underwriting Practice Manual and the Business Partner option to add cover for dependents at own expense through payroll deduction. Retirement – Core contribution of a percentage of salary to the Pension Plan; increased company contribution if the employee also contributes. Holiday entitlement – Minimum of 25 days annually, with the option to purchase additional days up to a total of 35 per year. Wellness programme – Tools, discounts and resources to support wellness goals and caregiving needs; mental health programme providing free professional counseling services. Volunteer encouragement – Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme, allowing employees to give back to the charity of their choice. Employment Practices