Head of Programme Manager

Ready to shape enterprise-wide transformation at serious scale? A leading global specialty insurer is on a bold journey to become the standout Primary Specialty Insurance provider in its market—and change delivery sits right at the heart of that ambition. This is a seat at the table , driving transformation that genuinely moves the business forward. At the core of this organisation is a progressive, performance-driven culture —one that champions presence over process, bold decision‑making over bureaucracy, and curiosity over convention. As Head of Programme Delivery , you will sit on the Change Leadership Team with strategic ownership of the enterprise programme and complex change portfolio . You’ll lead transformation across Operations, IT, and the wider business—working with senior leaders to turn strategy into measurable outcomes. This is high-visibility, high-impact leadership where your influence will be felt across the entire organisation. Set the direction for complex, enterprise-level programmes aligned to long-term business strategy Lead and inspire senior programme, project, and business analysis professionals Own resource strategy across a large-scale change portfolio—balancing capacity, capability, and cost Act as the senior escalation point for critical risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges Shape a high-performance, delivery-led culture grounded in accountability and continuous improvement Partner closely with Operations, IT, Business Architecture, and Executive stakeholders to ensure transformation delivers real, lasting value Represent change delivery at Executive and Board-level forums , deputising where required You’ll be trusted to make decisions, encouraged to engage face‑to‑face, and empowered to cut through complexity to deliver outcomes that matter. If you are a senior Transformation Programme leader with deep experience delivering complex programmes in the Lloyd’s and company market , and you’re ready to leave a genuine legacy, this is a rare opportunity to step into a role with scale, authority, and purpose . 📩 Apply confidentially to learn more about this pivotal role and the transformation ahead.

I’m currently partnering with a leading global Lloyd’s market insurer looking to appoint a Catastrophe Risk Lead to focus on non-natural catastrophe exposure management across worldwide risks. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced exposure management professional to take ownership of a highly visible portfolio, working closely with Underwriting, Actuarial, and Risk teams to support strategic decision-making, portfolio optimisation, and capital management across multiple international entities. The role will suit someone with strong non-nat cat modelling expertise who enjoys combining technical analysis with stakeholder leadership and process improvement. Key responsibilities include: • Leading exposure management and catastrophe modelling activities for non-natural catastrophe lines of business across global portfolios • Supporting underwriting teams with risk assessment, risk selection, portfolio management, and reinsurance placement decisions • Providing exposure analytics and catastrophe loss guidance to senior management, actuarial, and risk teams for capital setting and utilisation • Managing the full exposure management cycle including data capture, validation, analysis, interpretation, and stakeholder reporting • Delivering clear, concise reporting and portfolio insights to both internal and external stakeholders • Supporting development projects across risk aggregation, pricing, and underwriting tools • Evaluating and improving catastrophe risk management systems, software, and modelling processes • Acting as a subject matter expert across non-natural catastrophe modelling and exposure analytics • Driving continuous improvement across day-to-day exposure management processes • Coaching and developing junior team members while working collaboratively across wider business functions What we’re looking for: • Strong experience within catastrophe modelling and exposure management, ideally focused on non-natural catastrophe risks • Excellent numerical and analytical capability • Strong understanding of the (re)insurance industry, particularly within the London Market • Proven experience supporting underwriting and portfolio management decisions through catastrophe analytics • Exposure to risk aggregation, capital modelling, and catastrophe risk reporting • Knowledge of catastrophe modelling platforms and proprietary risk systems • Programming experience with SQL, R, Python, or VBA would be advantageous • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders • Excellent organisational skills and the confidence to take ownership of key business issues • A collaborative mindset and the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected insurer where Exposure Management plays a central role in underwriting strategy and business performance. If you’re looking for a senior role with strong commercial influence, technical leadership, and genuine long-term progression within the Lloyd’s market, I’d be happy to discuss further.

I’m currently working with a leading Lloyd’s market insurer seeking a Catastrophe Analyst to join their high-performing Exposure Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong catastrophe modelling and portfolio aggregation experience who enjoys working closely with underwriters, leading quoting and cleansing processes, and supporting strategic portfolio decisions across multiple classes of business. The role offers broad exposure across underwriting support, portfolio roll-ups, regulatory reporting, and process improvement, with strong visibility across both internal stakeholders and offshore modelling partners. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the quoting, cleansing, and aggregation service for allocated underwriting classes • Supporting underwriters with pre-bind catastrophe modelling using AIR / Verisk and other third-party modelling tools • Recording and maintaining exposure information to support portfolio monitoring and optimisation • Producing validated model outputs for internal reporting and external regulatory submissions including RDS, LCM, aggregate monitoring, and outwards reinsurance placements • Supporting portfolio roll-up processes across multiple geographies, ensuring consistency and data integrity • Managing relationships with offshore modelling partners, providing guidance, answering queries, and driving continuous improvement • Peer reviewing outsourced modelling output and improving data quality standards • Supporting exposure management projects and workflow enhancements across the wider team • Delivering training and knowledge transfer for junior analysts and outsourcing partners What we’re looking for: • Degree educated in a relevant discipline such as Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Finance, Economics, or Geography • Previous exposure management or catastrophe modelling experience within the insurance market • Strong working knowledge of third-party catastrophe models and aggregation tools • Advanced Excel skills • Strong SQL capability (R, VBA, or Python highly desirable) • Experience with Power BI, Tableau, Pyramid, or similar dashboard tools would be advantageous • Experience working with offshore business partners is beneficial • Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail • Confident communicator who can explain technical concepts to a range of stakeholders • Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative Lloyd’s market environment This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where Exposure Management is central to underwriting strategy, offering genuine ownership, strong stakeholder engagement, and clear long-term career progression. If you’re looking for a role that combines technical modelling expertise with underwriting influence and leadership responsibility, I’d be happy to discuss further.