Shape the Future of a Global (Re)Insurer (general insurance)
Portfolio Steering Lead – Global Insurance & Reinsurance Group
A leading international underwriter of insurance and reinsurance, with offices across major global markets, is seeking a Portfolio Steering Lead to help build and elevate its portfolio steering capabilities. Backed by strong financial strength ratings and a diversified global footprint, the organization blends deep risk expertise with a growing network of strategic partnerships.
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the underwriting strategy of a business committed to becoming best-in-class.
The Opportunity
As Portfolio Steering Lead, you will work closely with the Chief Pricing Actuary and CUO office to design, deliver, and embed a systematic approach to portfolio steering. This is a greenfield role suited to someone who can translate strategy into action—and thrives in a hands-on, high-impact environment.
What You’ll Lead
✔ Build and manage the Pricing Review Group framework to evaluate portfolio performance using consistent metrics.
✔ Lead the quarterly portfolio steering process and deliver high-quality analysis with actionable insights.
✔ Work with pricing teams to cascade strategic actions down to individual accounts.
✔ Integrate pricing perspectives into quarterly business reviews and performance discussions.
✔ Build a structured program for line-of-business deep dives.
✔ Support planning cycles across the global business, including delegated business.
✔ Partner with data and analytics teams to develop tools and capabilities that enhance portfolio steering.
✔ Provide thought leadership on emerging topics such as cycle management.
✔ Prepare performance insights, exhibits, and commentary for senior leadership and board-level reporting.
✔ (Optional) Support pricing work during peak renewal periods.
What You Bring
- Strong knowledge of global corporate and specialty (re)insurance.
- Experience in portfolio steering, performance management, FP&A, actuarial pricing, or insurance consulting.
- Ability to turn qualitative and quantitative data—sometimes imperfect—into clear, actionable insights.
- Experience working closely with pricing and underwriting teams.
- Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel; exposure to tools like PowerBI advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex concepts simply.
- Strong relationship-building skills and comfort operating in an international environment.
Why Join This Organization?
You’ll be part of a high-performing global team aligned behind a clear purpose and committed to empowering people to apply their expertise. You’ll work in a culture defined by:
Integrity | Customer Focus | Solutions Mindset | Diversity | Collaboration
You can expect:
✨ Competitive and above-market compensation
✨ A collaborative, performance-driven environment
✨ Freedom to influence, build, and drive meaningful change
✨ A workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, and allyship
