Divisional Director

Touchstone Underwriting is a specialist MGA delivering high quality underwriting solutions to the UK insurance market. We pride ourselves on strong broker relationships, technical underwriting expertise, and a pragmatic, service-led approach.

The Role

As Divisional Director, you will have overall responsibility for the development and performance of the Travel Bond division, combining strategic leadership with strong commercial and client-facing expertise.

• Lead the strategic growth and development of the Travel Bond division.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with travel businesses, insurers, financial institutions, regulators and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee the placement and management of travel bonds and associated specialist insurance solutions.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop innovative solutions for clients operating across the travel industry.
• Provide expert guidance to clients on bonding requirements, risk management and regulatory considerations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers and capacity providers, negotiating terms and securing competitive solutions.
• Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing specialist team.
• Take ownership of divisional financial performance, including revenue, profitability and growth.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership across the business to identify opportunities and strengthen our proposition within the travel market.
• Act as a senior ambassador for Touchstone, representing the business at industry events and within the wider travel and insurance community.

About you

We are looking for a commercially driven and credible insurance leader who has a proven track record within Travel Bonds or a closely related specialist insurance environment.

• Significant experience within the insurance broking or underwriting sector.
• Specialist knowledge of Travel Bonds, including the requirements of travel operators and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• An established network of contacts across the travel and insurance markets.
• A strong commercial mindset with demonstrable experience of winning and retaining business.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management and communication skills.
• Experience leading, developing and motivating teams.
• Strong financial and strategic understanding, with the ability to manage a division as a business.
• The confidence and credibility to operate at board and senior stakeholder level.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and the ability to identify opportunities for growth.