Underwriting Performance Manager in London
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Job Description
About the Role
An established Lloyd's of London managing agency is seeking an experienced Underwriting Performance Manager to partner with the Underwriting Portfolio Director in leading performance across a portfolio of managed syndicates.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity within the Underwriting Management function, offering exposure to senior stakeholders, board-level engagement, and the chance to shape underwriting strategy and portfolio outcomes in a dynamic Lloyd’s environment.
You will play a critical role in performance oversight, business planning, regulatory delivery, and team leadership—driving analytical excellence and commercial insight across the portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Performance Leadership
Oversee performance across a subset of managed Lloyd’s syndicates—monitor results against plan, identify drivers of variance, and implement corrective actions.
Deliver high-quality portfolio insights to inform strategic decisions and underwriting direction.
Business Planning & Market Engagement
Lead the end-to-end business planning cycle, coordinating submissions with syndicate stakeholders, internal teams, and Lloyd’s to ensure accuracy, validation, and timeliness.
Act as a primary interface between the managing agency, managed clients, and Lloyd’s on performance, planning, and strategic matters.
Support onboarding of new syndicates, with a focus on underwriting strategy, planning, and performance frameworks.
Reporting, MI & Governance
Enhance underwriting MI and reporting—partner with MI & Analytics to evolve dashboards, performance packs, and insight-led reporting.
Oversee underwriting-related regulatory returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to Lloyd’s deadlines.
Represent Underwriting at relevant boards and committees; brief the Underwriting Portfolio Director and CUO as required.
Leadership & Collaboration
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of analysts and assistants, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Act as SME for underwriting performance across business projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Deputise for the Underwriting Portfolio Director when required, maintaining key Lloyd’s and client relationships.
About You
Experience: 5+ years within (re)insurance—ideally spanning underwriting, actuarial, finance, operations, or related disciplines.
Market Knowledge: Strong understanding of how Lloyd’s syndicates operate within the managing agency framework.
Analytical Strength: Highly numerate with exceptional attention to detail; able to deliver accurate, insight-driven work under tight deadlines.
Stakeholder Management: Confident communicator, credible with senior leadership, clients, and regulators.
Organisation & Drive: Proactive, structured, and able to manage competing priorities while exercising sound judgement.
Commercial Acumen: Strong strategic awareness with the ability to connect portfolio performance to wider business objectives.
Technical Capability: Advanced Excel skills with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and tools.
Qualifications: ACII (or equivalent) .
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- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manager, Performance, Management