Chief Underwriting Officer

IDEX Consulting; City of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known MGA is seeking a Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) to enhance their leadership team in London. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial and corporate knowledge of the specialty London market, be well-networked, and have experience in international business. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop the business further on a global scale.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading specialty insurance businesses.
• Experience in managing commercial/corporate business in London market.

Responsibilities

• Appoint a Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO).
• Drive growth and development of the business globally.
• Enhance the leadership team.

Skills

Strong knowledge of commercial/corporate specialty London market business

Well networked and deal maker

Ability to inspire and develop underwriters

Exposure to international business

Job description

Overview

A well‑known MGA with HQ in London is looking to appoint a CUO due to some recent significant investment. They operate across specialty insurance globally and have A‑rated paper. An excellent niche business with an impressive background trading history, they are looking to enhance their leadership team and add to their Board with a CUO.

Strong knowledge of commercial/corporate specialty London market business is a must. Well networked and deal maker with the ability to inspire and develop progressive underwriters. Exposure to international business is also required. An excellent opportunity for someone to take the reigns and develop this business further on a truly global scale.

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