Head of London & International Underwriting Management, Cyber Risks

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Job Title: Head of London & International Underwriting Management, Cyber Risks

Division: Cyber Risks

Reports To: As per Beazley's organisation chart

Key Relationships:

Head of Global Underwriting Management; Head of Cyber Underwriting Strategy; Cyber Risks Leadership, International Brokers, Underwriters, Claims, and Cyber Services

Job Summary: Underwriting Manager with responsibility for all aspects of London and International Underwriting Management unit within Cyber Risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of Global Underwriting Management and Head of Cyber Underwriting Strategy in Cyber Risks, and lead the execution of Underwriting Management across London and International Cyber Risks.
• Responsible for the strategic delivery of Underwriting Management services for London and International Cyber Risks, including rating, underwriting guidelines, underwriter training, management information development, analysis and reporting and product development.
• Work with the Cyber Data Science and Analytics team and Cyber Services to integrate internal and external threat intelligence and risk assessment tools into daily underwriting of the London and International Cyber Risks account.
• Support drafting of the Cyber Risks business plan.
• Monitor the portfolio and suggest corrective measures.
• Manage and oversee the underwriting activities of International Cyber & Tech to comply with relevant company, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Maintain a good working relationship with Claims and Cyber Services to inform underwriting actions.
• Ensure that all employees have the knowledge and the skills necessary to perform effectively in their given roles and responsibilities.

General Responsibilities:

• Leverage networking opportunities within the business to develop standardised underwriting policy and best practice within Beazley.
• Develop best practice and disseminate business and class knowledge within Cyber Risks.
• Work with peers within Cyber Risks to maximise business opportunities and profitability within the department, including sharing market information, marketing sources and cross selling opportunities.
• Share and gather knowledge within the Beazley Group to ensure dissemination of best practice and maximise business opportunities and profitability within the Group.
• Production of presentations and marketing literature as required.

Core Values:

It is important that within all your interactions both internally and externally you adhere to Beazley's core values - Being Bold, Striving for Better, and Doing the Right Thing - as they contribute to an internal environment of teamwork and promote a positive brand image and experience to our external customers.

Compliance Expectations:

• Comply with Beazley procedures, policies and regulations including the code of conduct, which incorporates the PRA and FCA Conduct.
• Undertake training on Beazley policies and procedures as delivered by your line manager, the Culture & People or assurance teams (compliance, risk, internal audit).
• Display business ethics that uphold the interests of all our customers.
• Ensure all interactions with customers are focused on delivering a fair outcome, including having the right products for their needs.
• Comply with any specific responsibilities necessary for your role as outlined by your line manager, and keep up to date with developments in these areas.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as individually notified, either through your objectives or through the learning management system.

Personal Specification:

Skills & Abilities:

• General commercial and financial knowledge.
• Possess underwriting ability.
• Accurate and numerate.
• Good working knowledge of MS Office, advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Able to communicate effectively with others, both verbally and in writing.
• Motivational skills, team worker as well as able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise.
• Good people management skills.
• European language skills preferred - Spanish, German, and/or French.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Extensive experience of Cyber & Technology underwriting.
• Thorough knowledge of underwriting policy, philosophy and practice.
• Advanced knowledge of underwriting processes and systems.
• Client service experience.

Aptitude & Disposition:

• Results focused, self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Professional approach to interact successfully with managers, colleagues, and external suppliers.

Competencies:

• Achievement drive.
• Analytical thinking.
• Strategic thinking.
• Service focus.
• Team working.
• Team leadership.
• Conceptual thinking.
• Forward thinking.