Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) to lead and oversee underwriting operations, with a focus on establishing and growing a profitable portfolio across its investment vehicles. The CUO will be a key member of the Executive Management team, providing strategic leadership and bringing extensive expertise in underwriting and risk management. Responsibilities include defining and implementing the underwriting strategy, ensuring profitability, managing the underwriting portfolio, and building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a strategic and commercially minded leader with a disciplined underwriting mindset, technical excellence, and the ability to make confident decisions in a dynamic environment. Candidates for the CUO position at the company should have a work permit for the UK, be fluent in English, and ideally have additional language skills. Extensive experience (7+ years) in underwriting reinsurance, particularly in the Lloyd's / London market, is required, along with a strong network of brokers. The role demands a leader with a proven track record in underwriting, risk management, and team management, as well as a background in risk management and actuarial degrees. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial performance, compliance with regulatory requirements, and team development, and will be expected to drive business growth while maintaining underwriting discipline and compliance. The company values diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer, offering a dynamic and international working environment.