Underwriting Performance Lead

Location
City of London, London
Salary Package
Negotiable
Posted
30th Jan 2026
Consultants
Sam Crayk

This role focuses on shaping and improving underwriting outcomes through insight, coordination and strategic support. Working alongside underwriting leaders and cross-functional teams, you'll help steer portfolio direction, strengthen decision-making and support long-term performance across assigned lines of business.

Key Accountabilities

  • Partner with underwriting leadership to support portfolio direction and execution
  • Turn data, market intelligence and analysis into clear commercial insight
  • Track performance, identify emerging trends and flag risks or opportunities early
  • Support delivery of strategic initiatives, portfolio reviews and change activity
  • Act as a connector between underwriting, operations, finance, analytics and external partners
  • Contribute to reporting, governance activity and regulatory deliverables
  • Support broker and partner discussions on portfolio or facility opportunities
  • Improve ways of working by challenging existing processes and implementing smarter solutions
  • Provide guidance, oversight and development support to an analyst within the team

Experience & Skills

  • Background in specialty or London Market insurance
  • Strong commercial and analytical judgement
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders and working across functions
  • Knowledge of underwriting practices, portfolio oversight and regulatory frameworks
  • Clear communicator with the confidence to represent the business internally and externally

For more information, apply now or reach out to Sam on sam.crayk@eamesconsulting.com

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