Head of Underwriting Control Framework

Overview

Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of Asta’s Underwriting Control Framework across managed syndicates to ensure a robust, compliant underwriting environment. Own UCF documentation and oversee key controls, including exception reporting and authority frameworks, aligning with Lloyd’s requirements. Escalate issues to the governance framework and drive continuous improvement within the Underwriting Controls function. Collaborate with stakeholders to uphold Principle 1 and internal governance, shaping a disciplined underwriting culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the Underwriting Control Framework (UCF) for managed syndicates
• Review governance documentation including syndicate protocols and underwriting guidelines
• Manage and oversee LOA issuance
• Keep Head of Underwriting Oversight updated on control framework matters
• Escalate UCF issues into Asta governance forums (AWG, SB, etc.)
• Oversee underwriting compliance activities including exception reporting
• Analyze and enhance control-related management information
• Ensure adherence to Lloyd’s Principle 1 and internal underwriting governance processes
• Lead development and training within the Underwriting Controls team

Key requirements

• Strong knowledge of the Lloyd's market essential
• Extensive experience in underwriting governance, oversight, or operations
• Deep understanding of UCFs and governance structures
• Experience reviewing/maintaining syndicate protocols, underwriting guidelines, LOAs, authorities and controls
• Good understanding of Lloyd's Principle 1 and underwriting governance expectations
• Experience overseeing compliance activities, controls testing, and exception management
• Ability to identify control weaknesses and lead escalation processes
• Strong stakeholder management and client-focused, disciplined approach
• ACII / Cert CII qualification, beneficial

• Strong stakeholder management
• Pragmatic and client-focused
• Disciplined and thorough
• Underwriting Control Frameworks (UCF)
• Syndicate Protocols
• Underwriting Guidelines

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