Looking to take the next big career step in underwriting? This is your opportunity to lead and shape the future of a dynamic General Insurance portfolio while making a major impact within a collaborative, growing organisation.
At Financial & Legal (part of the Drive Further collective), we’re on an ambitious journey of growth and innovation, with exciting expansion plans ahead. As our Head of Underwriting, you’ll be a key senior leader, driving profitable growth, strengthening broker and client relationships, and ensuring regulatory excellence.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on strategy, risk management, and delivering performance-driven results, all while leading a dedicated team and contributing to the wider business vision.
What You'll Be Doing:
✔️ Drive Strategy: Define and execute underwriting strategies that balance growth, profitability, and risk appetite.
✔️ Lead the Team: Motivate, coach, and develop a high-performing team of underwriting professionals while creating a positive and inclusive working environment.
✔️ Shape the Portfolio: Oversee and refine underwriting guidelines, pricing models, and product innovation, ensuring compliance and competitiveness.
✔️ Collaborate & Innovate: Work with brokers, clients, and cross-functional teams to strengthen relationships while introducing cutting-edge technology and digital tools to optimise processes.
✔️ Governance & Compliance: Ensure all underwriting activities align with FCA regulations and company policies, safeguarding our reputation and embedding a strong culture of risk management.
What We’re Looking For:
A proven leader in General Insurance underwriting with experience across multiple product lines (e.g., Motor, Home, Liability, or Specialty).
Strong technical expertise in underwriting strategy, portfolio management, reinsurance, compliance, and governance.
Someone with an innovative mindset who has led initiatives in technology transformation or digital tools in underwriting.
Holds a Diploma in Insurance (Dip CII) (Advanced Diploma or Specialist Certificates are a bonus!).
A collaborative, strategic professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and brings exceptional communication skills to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Why Join Us?
At Drive Further, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking collective covering Financial & Legal Insurance, MSL, Magnus, and more. Our ambition is matched by our supportive, collaborative culture. As Head of Underwriting, you’ll have the chance to shape strategies, lead innovation, and make a tangible difference to our future success.
This is your moment to grow, lead, and thrive in a role that offers incredible challenge and reward - all while playing a central part in our expansion plans.
The salary for this role is £85k+ which is negotiable depending on experience.
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