Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of SME underwriters, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Set clear performance objectives and conduct regular performance reviews.
• Encourage an environment of continuous improvement, incorporating peer-to-peer coaching and training.
• Oversee the underwriting process for SME clients, ensuring adherence to company guidelines and risk appetite.
• Review and approve complex underwriting cases and provide guidance on risk assessment.
• Liaison with the SME sales team and client managers on strategy and market experience.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of underwriting decisions.
• Guide the development and implementation of the SME renewal strategy.
• Monitor the performance of the MEA portfolio, identifying trend and areas of risk and opportunity.
• Contribute to discussions on rating structure proactively and during rate reviews.
• Collaborate with actuarial on identifying new rating factors and improving the sophistication of regional book rates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including sales, client managers and brokers.
• Act as a point of escalation for complex underwriting issues and concerns.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Identify and mitigate underwriting risks through effective risk management practices.
• Stay updated on industry developments and regulatory changes.