Head of Technical - US casualty at Ardonagh Specialty | GB | Rezi

Head of Technical - US casualty at Ardonagh Specialty

Head of Technical - US casualty

Ardonagh Specialty · GB

1 weeks ago

Head of Technical - US casualty

Ardonagh Specialty · GB

11 days ago
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About the Role

This role requires deep technical knowledge in the US Casualty market, with a focus on mastering complex US jurisdictions, navigating high-value exposures, and acting as a technical referral point. The ideal candidate will have the ambition to formally lead and develop a high-performing team, even without a formal management title.

Responsibilities

  • Managing the technical team, including performance reviews and goal setting.
  • Recruiting new employees, including interviewing, providing feedback, and onboarding.
  • Producing slips and endorsements.
  • Checking processing transactions and transmission of processing documentation.
  • Technical account allocation.
  • Completing quarterly file reviews, including QA checks, score communication, and action point follow-up.
  • Handling, reviewing, and processing bdx for Binders and Lineslips.
  • Ensuring Middle Office processes and procedures are followed by the team.
  • Communicating Whitespace enhancements and analyzing the impact of changes.
  • Pulling and distributing outstanding work reports (quotes, endorsements, subjectivities).
  • Running CC / EOC reports to ensure alignment with agreed KPIs.
  • Running bad debt and outstanding premium reports for payment deadlines.
  • Testing new systems.
  • Maintaining the e-filing system for accounts.
  • Ensuring the MRC template is compliant with regulatory changes.
  • Participating in the internal MRC Wordings Committee to provide input on proposed amendments.
  • Agreeing Whitespace and internal review sign-offs for the team and new members.
  • Creating and maintaining a BOR tracker for agreed internal processes.
  • Collaborating with MD / Team Leads on annual / monthly budgets.
  • Building rapport with the Offshore Processing team and running weekly meetings.
  • Attending client meetings where applicable.
  • Managing the KYC refresh process for the team.
  • Coordinating with Bermuda processing to ensure alignment on brokerage allocations.

Requirements

  • Excellent technical US Casualty knowledge, including understanding of various types of wordings.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Data analysis abilities and reporting.
  • Experience managing the end-to-end operational technical process from slip preparation; invoicing; bdx management; premium collection; outstanding monies.
  • Ability to work to deadlines.
  • Ability to manage and co-ordinate individuals.
  • Ability to build relationships across broking, operations, and compliance teams.
  • Act as the team’s technical expert for complex risks and processing issues.
  • Provide advice, training, and guidance to others in the team.
  • Experience with system testing, upgrades, and process improvement is helpful.

Skills

  • US Casualty market knowledge
  • Complex US jurisdictions
  • High-value exposures
  • Technical referral
  • Team leadership
  • Team development
  • Performance review
  • Goal setting
  • Recruitment
  • Interviewing
  • Onboarding
  • Slip production
  • Endorsement production
  • Processing transactions
  • Processing documentation
  • Technical account allocation
  • File review
  • Quality Assurance
  • Binder management
  • Lineslip management
  • Middle Office processes
  • Whitespace enhancements
  • Reporting
  • System testing
  • e-filing
  • MRC template compliance
  • MRC Wordings Committee participation
  • Budget management
  • Client relationship management
  • KYC process management
  • Brokerage allocation
  • Data analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Team coordination
  • Interpersonal skills

Location

  • London

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • Full time
  • Permanent

Experience Level

  • 5+ years mastering complex US jurisdictions
  • Experience managing the end-to-end operational technical process

Salary/Compensations

  • Competitive salary

Benefits

  • Apprenticeships
  • Study support
  • Participation in annual Spotlight Awards
  • Community Trust
  • Sports Teams
  • Office socials
  • Events
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Fantastic discounts across many big-name businesses
  • Employer pension contribution of 10% (Employee provides 5%)
  • Good work-life balance
  • Flexibility to suit you
  • Life Assurance at X4 of base salary
  • Group Income Protection
  • Generous Annual Leave entitlement
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Group annual bonus scheme

About the Company

  • Price Forbes provides more than just a workplace, fostering skill development and knowledge within a passionate team.
  • The company values its employees and celebrates diversity.
  • Working at Price Forbes means being part of The Ardonagh Group, an innovative environment with opportunities for growth.
  • Employees are encouraged to move between united teams and make their roles their own.
  • Offices are lively and exciting, with a genuinely flexible approach to working.
  • The company is a thriving, energetic business with exciting plans.

Equal Opportunity

  • We are an equal opportunities Employer, dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive, bring their whole self to work, and reach their full potential.
  • We truly value the diversity of our teams and as a Group, we are committed to supporting and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds, as we appreciate every perspective is a significant part of our success.
  • Should you require any reasonable adjustment throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let a member of the Talent team know.