Head of Right of Light

We’re working with a Lloyd’s MGA looking to hire a Head of Rights of Light Underwriting into their specialist Legal Indemnities team. This is a senior opportunity for an experienced underwriting professional to lead the Rights of Light offering, combining technical expertise with portfolio management and broker relationship development to drive profitable growth and manage complex property development risks.Core responsibilities:• Lead and develop the Rights of Light underwriting function, setting underwriting strategy and ensuring profitable portfolio growth.• Underwrite complex Rights of Light risks associated with property developments, assessing exposures, risk quality and potential financial liabilities.• Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, developers, solicitors and other key distribution partners.• Drive new business opportunities, expanding the insurer’s presence within the Rights of Light and wider Legal Indemnities market.• Review and assess submissions, ensuring appropriate risk selection, pricing, policy terms and coverage.• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying emerging trends and implementing strategies to maintain profitability and manage exposure.• Provide technical underwriting guidance on complex cases, supporting consistent decision-making and maintaining high underwriting standards.• Ensure underwriting activity operates within agreed authorities, governance frameworks and relevant regulatory requirements.The successful candidate will have:• Extensive experience within the Insurance market specialising in Rights of Light, Legal Indemnities or related property risks.• Proven experience underwriting complex Rights of Light risks, with a strong understanding of property development exposures and associated legal considerations.• Experience leading an underwriting function or managing a specialist portfolio, with a track record of delivering profitable growth.• Strong broker relationships and the ability to develop new business opportunities across the UK property and legal indemnities markets.• Excellent technical underwriting, commercial decision-making and portfolio management skills.

Discipline(s):

Underwriting

Job type:

Permanent