Underwriting People Manager

Company:

Victor

Description:

R_362735 – People Manager - Underwriting

We are seeking a talented People Manager to join our Underwriting team at Victor Insurance UK. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Are you ready to elevate your leadership game? We’re seeking a passionate and focused people leader to join our vibrant Underwriting Management Team. This is your chance to make a real impact in a fast-paced, rewarding environment!

We will count on you to:

• Communicate with Purpose: Foster open and effective communication at all levels! You’ll ensure everyone is aligned with our business strategy while creating an environment where ideas flow freely and everyone feels heard.
• Boost Team Spirit: Conduct regular one-on-ones that are not just check-ins, but opportunities to connect, uplift, and energise your team. Your support will enhance performance and morale, making every team member feel valued and engaged
• Make Every Day Count: Oversee daily operations with a focus on fun and collaboration! You’ll prioritise workloads and deadlines while ensuring that service quality remains top-notch. Together, you’ll tackle challenges and celebrate victories!
• Inspire and Lead: Be the driving force behind your team’s success! You’ll motivate and empower your colleagues to meet SLAs, KPIs, and business objectives, creating a culture of achievement and camaraderie.

What you need to have: 

• Passionate People Management: You have a proven track record of strong people management skills and experience, fuelled by a genuine passion for developing and uplifting your team. You believe in the potential of every individual and are dedicated to helping them shine.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Your strong communication abilities allow you to connect with stakeholders at all levels. You foster an environment of openness and collaboration, ensuring that everyone feels valued and included in the conversation.

What makes you stand out?

• Empathetic Support: You have a natural knack for understanding and supporting your colleagues. You take the time to listen, provide guidance, and create a sense of belonging, making your team feel empowered and motivated.
• Analytical Problem-Solver: Your analytical problem-solving skills come to life in challenging situations. You approach obstacles with creativity and determination, always seeking solutions that benefit both your team and the organization.
• Insurance knowledge and experience

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Victor offers a connected culture of talented, inspired individuals, and a work environment where colleagues can grow and succeed. At Victor, your voice is heard, your skills are sharpened and your ambitions nurtured. We value diversity in thought and background and are looking for individuals who are up for the challenge of creating the insurance enterprise of the future. If that’s you, join us on our journey—with us by your side, you’ll be ready to tackle tomorrow’s challenges. Victor Insurance Managers LLC (“Victor”) is one of the world’s largest managing general underwriters with locations in the US, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Australia. It handles more than $4 billion USD in premium on behalf of numerous insurance carriers, through a large network of more than 20,000 active insurance agents and brokers. With deep, specialized underwriting expertise, the company delivers a wide range of insurance solutions – from specialty property and casualty and professional liability insurance to group and retiree benefits. Victor is committed to building on 65-plus years of experience to develop products and services that address the complex needs of its customers. For more information, visit www.victorinsurance.com.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.

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