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.
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