Underwriting Governance Specialist

A leading insurer is seeking an Underwriting Governance Specialist to support the delivery of its underwriting audit plan and broader governance framework across all classes of business.   Working within a small, high-impact team, this role offers significant exposure to the wider organisation and plays a key part in supporting underwriting governance activities, including underwriting authorities, breach analysis, and exception reporting. You will also collaborate closely with senior underwriting and operations teams to help strengthen control frameworks across the business. Responsibilities: Support delivery of the underwriting audit plan across the organisation Assist in the development and ongoing enhancement of the audit and control framework Prepare pre-audit materials and support the execution of audits Communicate audit findings and updates to senior stakeholders and committees Track audit actions through to completion, ensuring timely resolution Support the management and annual review of underwriting authorities Assist with breach analysis, exception reporting, and peer review controls Contribute to the development of systems supporting remote auditing Support underwriting governance, training, and onboarding activities   Candidates will have experience within the Lloyd’s and/or company insurance markets, ideally gained through underwriting, delegated authority, or broader technical operational insurance roles.   The ideal individual will be a confident communicator with experience engaging senior stakeholders, alongside strong report writing skills, excellent organisation, and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Junior Broker – Insurance (London / Hybrid) We’re partnering with a growing, specialist insurance broker looking to hire a Junior Broker to join their team. The Role: Support brokers with placing risks and preparing submissions Liaise with underwriters and assist with client servicing Analyse risk information and maintain accurate records Requirements: Degree essential (Mathematics, Law, or analytical discipline) Strong analytical and communication skills Interest in the insurance market (knowledge is a plus) A great opportunity to start your career in insurance with clear progression and professional development. If interested, apply or get in touch.

Arthur are partnered exclusively with a growing Lloyd's syndicate that are looking to hire a Senior Compliance Manager to cover a range of compliance duties. Reporting into the Head of Compliance, this roles offers genuine scope for growth and progression for any ambitious senior compliance individual in the insurance market. Key Duties Maintaining and implementing policies, procedures and monitoring plans designed by the SMF16 to detect, and manage compliance risks Providing expert guidance to business units on conduct risk, data protection and regulatory requirements Assisting the SMF16 in monitoring regulatory updates and ensuring internal procedures remain up to date Executing the risk-based compliance monitoring programme (CMP) to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of systems and controls Identifying, investigating, and reporting compliance failures or breaches to the SMF16 Developing, maintaining and communicating Compliance policies Preparing and submitting regular compliance reports, management information (MI), and risk assessments to the SMF16 for board and committee reporting Producing accurate and timely (non-financial) regulatory returns, notifications and reports Maintaining detailed documentation that demonstrates compliance with regulations and the efficacy of internal controls Providing timely insight on regulatory risks, compliance issues and emerging trends. Provide guidance, support and oversight of consumer duty requirements Managing robust complaint management policies that meet legal standards. Leading investigations into serious or escalated complaints to determine root causes and corrective actions Developing and delivering tailored compliance training materials (Compliance induction, in-house workshops, e-learning), ensuring all employees undertake regular compliance training About You: Solid understanding of current regulatory rules (Lloyd's, PRA, FCA, GDPR, etc) and expectations to enable effective policymaking; good working knowledge of the regulatory framework for a Lloyd's managing agency and understanding of a Lloyd's managing agency responsibilities Extensive London Market experience, good commercial awareness and up to date on industry trends and initiatives Ability to assess and interpret risks relevant to the business; quickly absorb complex business situations and use sound judgement to identify credible solutions Ethical leadership to build trust among all stakeholders; strong moral principles and trustworthy Ability to think critically, analyse market trends and anticipate industry change to develop strategies Clear goal setting: the ability to achieve results under pressure, adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple deadlines Ability to work independently and strong analytical skills with attention to detail.