Head of Underwriting (General)
Core
Accountable for execution of tactical business plans at operational level for an insurance company, managing 40-100 staff and integrating decision-making across finance, people, process, and customer dimensions.
Role type
Senior management IC (Head of Underwriting)
Builds
Operational business plans and service delivery for an insurance client
Domain
Insurance / General Underwriting
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tactical business plan execution, team management (40-100 staff), operational efficiency, governance and compliance, major operational decision making, HR function management, talent management, technical underwriting knowledge
Preferred skills
Communication and presentation skills, people management skills
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Execute tactical business plans derived from BU Strategy, manage direct and indirect reports, own operational efficiency and quality via balanced scorecard, integrate decision making across business spectrums, contribute to level three plans, make major operational decisions, build relationships across business areas, hold first line managers accountable for selection and performance management, develop MOs and specialists
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC