Technical Underwriting Lead

Our client is seeking an underwriting professional to lead their technical function across personal and commercial lines. This role is based in Guernsey or Jersey.

Key responsibilities:

• Assessing and approving complex risk profiles and acting as a key escalation point for technical decisions.
• Designing and maintaining frameworks for underwriting, product development, and pricing strategies.
• Ensuring compliance and governance, including oversight of delegated authority and audit processes.
• Providing technical guidance and training to team members, supporting referrals, and knowledge sharing.
• Preparing performance and governance reports for senior leadership and collaborating on portfolio oversight.

Key Criteria:

• At least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English at grade C or higher
• Broad experience in underwriting across diverse product categories.
• In-depth knowledge of underwriting principles, pricing methodologies, and governance standards.
• Proven capability to design and implement risk assessment and underwriting strategies.
• Familiarity with managing delegated authority and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Interested? Get in touch to see the full job spec today!