GCS Head of Construction Underwriting & Latent Defects

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London (UK)
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Posted 2 Days Ago
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R-135320
GCS Head of Construction & Latent DefectsSalary: CompetitiveAviva Global Corporate & Specialty (GCS) is a GI business that manages large & complex business risks through the London Market and our UK Regional Branch network. GCS has an ambition to grow organically in the UK and in the wider Global London market from £1.5bn to £2.5-3bn by 2028, with a sub 94% COR - to be the go-to insurer for large and complex risks, supported by 21st century systems and processes.Are you someone who has a proven track record on managing the P&L for a London Market Construction account including leading performance management, strong broker relationships and running an experienced team of underwriters, looking for your next role? Then look no further this role is for you!Aviva are a market leader in the Construction & Latent Defects arena – with an account of c. £125m GWP and rapidly growing. The role will lead a team of 12 underwriters in London as well as dotted line reporting for another 2 underwriters outside of London. The role is also responsible for supporting technical development of 5 support staff in our operations Division. Our appetite is broad & worldwide for Construction including North America and is defined by the Line of Business Head if in conjunction with the CUO for Specialty. Head of Construction in conjunction with the Underwriting Director of Specialty.A bit about the job:The successful person in this role will lead, develop and implement the Construction & Latent Defects strategy and will be responsible for and managing Construction & Latent Defects P&L (Profit & Loss) within GCS. Acting as Ultimate Technical Underwriting Referral point for Construction & Latent Defects. As well as building the team, developing new products and appetite extensions, representing Construction & Latent Defects at external events, industry bodies and with key internal collaborators in Technical Underwriting, Claims, Finance, Risk & Governance. Ensuring the achievement of planned outcomes, performance levels and targets.Skills and experience we’re looking for:Proven track record on managing the P&L for a Construction account including leading performance managementStrong technical knowledge of Construction & Latent Defects and broker relationshipsDirect experience of running an experienced team of underwritersTrack record of profitable growth and performance management in Construction portfoliosStrong technical Underwriting background What you’ll get for this role:
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