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London | 130,000 140,000 + 30% Bonus | Global Specialty (Re)Insurer | PermanentRead on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Were hiring for a newly created leadership role at a globally respected (re)insurer that sits at the heart of underwriting performance, control, and governance. This is a rare opportunity to own and shape the underwriting oversight function within a high-performing, listed insurer reporting directly to the Group Underwriting Portfolio Director.If you're a seasoned insurance professional with deep expertise in governance, risk controls, delegated authority oversight, and portfolio monitoring this role is built for you.The Role:This is not a market-facing underwriting role its about ensuring governance excellence and supporting performance oversight across our global portfolio. Youll work cross-functionally with underwriting, outwards RI, internal audit, and executive teams to deliver world-class oversight.You will:Lead the monthly underwriting oversight process including authority monitoring, exception reporting, and committee submissionsOversee delegated authority frameworks, coverholder audits, and service partner complianceMaintain and evolve internal governance frameworks, SOPs, and audit response plansOwn the underwriting risk and control framework across trading partners and internal teamsProvide input into portfolio planning, binder alignment, and onboarding processesSupport junior team members and eventually step into direct line managementWhat Youll Bring:10+ years of experience in the London Market, ideally in a Lloyds syndicate or specialty insurerProven track record in underwriting governance, portfolio monitoring, or delegated authority controlHands-on experience with binder management, risk control frameworks, and internal auditStrong written and verbal communication skills; able to influence across underwriting, compliance, and senior leadershipComfortable working across both direct and reinsurance classes of businessACII or equivalent qualification preferredWhy Join?Listed global platform with scale and ambition, yet lean enough for you to have real impactWork directly with senior leadership and shape the underwriting governance strategyCollaborative, cross-functional culture with visibility at board and executive levelThe stability and rigour of a global brand, with the energy and responsiveness of a modern insurer