Vice President

Position Overview
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The Senior Vice President \u2013 Underwriting<\/b> will serve as the strategic leader of the underwriting function, succeeding the Chief Underwriting Officer. This role requires a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in general insurance underwriting<\/b> across all major lines of business. The SVP will be responsible for shaping underwriting strategy, ensuring profitability, managing risk, and driving innovation in underwriting practices.<\/span>
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Key Responsibilities
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• Strategic Leadership<\/span><\/b>: Define and execute underwriting strategies aligned with organizational goals and regulatory frameworks.<\/span>
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• Portfolio Management<\/span><\/b>: Oversee underwriting across all lines of general insurance (property, casualty, motor, health, liability, marine, etc.) ensuring balanced risk selection and sustainable growth.<\/span>
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• Risk Assessment<\/span><\/b>: Establish robust risk evaluation frameworks and ensure adherence to underwriting guidelines.<\/span>
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• Profitability Oversight<\/span><\/b>: Monitor underwriting performance, loss ratios, and profitability metrics; implement corrective actions where necessary.<\/span>
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• Innovation & Transformation<\/span><\/b>: Drive adoption of advanced analytics, digital tools, and AI\-driven underwriting solutions.<\/span>
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• Regulatory Compliance<\/span><\/b>: Ensure compliance with local and international insurance regulations, standards, and governance practices.<\/span>
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• Team Development<\/span><\/b>: Mentor and lead a high\-performing underwriting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.<\/span>
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• Stakeholder Engagement<\/span><\/b>: Collaborate with reinsurers, brokers, regulators, and internal stakeholders to strengthen underwriting practices and market positioning.<\/span>
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  Qualifications
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  • Minimum 25 years of experience<\/b> in general insurance underwriting with exposure to all major lines of business.<\/span>
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  • Proven track record of executive leadership<\/b> in underwriting, risk management, and portfolio profitability.<\/span>
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  • Strong knowledge of global insurance markets<\/b>, regulatory frameworks, and emerging industry trends.<\/span>
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  • Expertise in data\-driven decision\-making<\/b> and underwriting automation tools.<\/span>
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  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.<\/span>
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    Competencies
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    • Visionary Leadership<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Ability to set long\-term direction and inspire teams.<\/span>
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    • Analytical Acumen<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Strong quantitative and qualitative risk assessment skills.<\/span>
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    • Decision\-Making<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Balanced judgment in underwriting decisions under complex scenarios.<\/span>
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    • Change Management<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Skilled in leading organizational transformation and innovation.<\/span>
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    • Relationship Building<\/span><\/b> \u2013 Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.<\/span>
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      Requirements<\/h3>

      • Minimum 25 years of experience<\/b> in general insurance underwriting with exposure to all major lines of business.<\/span>
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      • Proven track record of executive leadership<\/b> in underwriting, risk management, and portfolio profitability.<\/span>
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      • Strong knowledge of Indian insurance markets<\/b>, regulatory frameworks, and emerging industry trends.<\/span>
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      • Expertise in data\-driven decision\-making<\/b> and underwriting automation tools.<\/span>
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      • Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills<\/span>
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