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Underwriting Leader - Financial Lines

London
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Intact Insurance is the new name for RSA in the UK, Ireland, and across Europe. It’s a new name and a new way to do business. Backed by global expertise and a commitment to service that feels different, we’re focused on making insurance simpler, faster, and more responsive.

Shape the future

We’re leading a transformation in insurance helping people, businesses and society prosper in good times and be resilient in bad times. When you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re stepping into a career where you can make a real difference.

Grow with us

We’re customer\-driven, community\-focused, and committed to helping our people grow. Whether you’re early in your journey or bringing years of experience, we’ll support you with the tools, flexibility, and opportunities to thrive.

Win as a Team

In this role, you will lead a specialist underwriting team within Professional and Financial Risks, supporting profitable growth across D\&O and Crime portfolios. Your contribution helps Intact Insurance UK deliver excellent commercial performance, trusted broker partnerships and positive customer outcomes. A collaborative environment allows you to develop people, strengthen underwriting capability and shape sustainable success

You’ll make an impact by:

  • Leading and motivating a team to deliver profitable new and renewal business aligned to Intact Insurance appetite and portfolio strategy.

  • Providing underwriting direction and support on D\&O or Crime risks, ensuring we meet governance standards.

  • Building and maintaining excellent broker relationships to identify opportunities and drive sustainable growth.

  • Monitoring underwriting performance and service outcomes, taking action to improve results and customer experience.

  • Developing colleagues through coaching and feedback to build capability
Your skills and experience:
  • Experience underwriting D\&O or Crime risks, with the ability to apply sound commercial judgement.

  • Strategic leadership experience, guiding teams to deliver business goals.

  • Excellent broker and stakeholder relationship management capability.

  • Ability to make underwriting decisions within agreed authority and governance frameworks.

  • A collaborative leadership approach that supports inclusion, development and high performance.
Why You’ll Love It Here:

Being part of our team means you’ll have the support and freedom to bring your best self to work each day. As a permanent member, here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Annual discretionary bonus

  • Up to 11% pension contributions

  • Hybrid working \+ flexible hours

  • 25 days annual leave \+ bank holidays \+ buy/sell options

  • Health \& wellbeing \+ virtual GP

  • Career development and mentoring

  • Inclusive culture \+ employee networks

  • Share investment options
Our DEI Commitment:

We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive.

As an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, we ensure fair consideration for all applicants and offer interviews to all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.

We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different and are happy to explore flexible working options such as reduced hours or job shares to support work–life balance.

If you meet the core criteria but not every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you. Let’s explore how this role could support your next career step. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know we’re here to support you.

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Job Reference: UK003490

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