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Underwriting Audit Manager
At CNA Hardy, great people don’t just join us – they grow with us, lead with purpose, and help shape the future of our business and the industry.
We exist to help businesses navigate an unpredictable world and we do that through the expertise, integrity and commitment of our people. Every role contributes to protecting businesses, livelihoods and communities, giving our people the opportunity to make a meaningful and visible impact.
✨ The Role
We are looking for an experienced Underwriting Audit Manager to lead our underwriting audit function. This role will drive strong governance, robust control frameworks, and regulatory compliance across the business, working closely with senior underwriting and leadership teams.
🔹 What You’ll Be Doing
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Audit leadership: Lead and deliver the underwriting audit plan, ensuring a robust control environment and timely audit execution.
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Team leadership: Manage, develop, and oversee the underwriting audit team, ensuring performance, delivery, and continuous improvement.
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Governance oversight: Embed and monitor governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and internal standards.
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Stakeholder engagement: Build and manage effective relationships with Underwriting Heads and senior stakeholders across the business.
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Reporting & insight: Deliver clear audit outputs, track actions, and provide regular reporting to committees and leadership teams.
🔍 What We’re Looking For
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Leadership experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience managing audit or underwriting teams, with proven capability leading people and delivering through others.
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Governance expertise: Strong experience managing governance frameworks, controls, and compliance within a regulated environment.
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Technical knowledge: Solid understanding of underwriting systems and processes, including rulebooks and control structures.
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Market knowledge: Good understanding of the insurance market, with Lloyd’s market experience beneficial.
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Audit capability: Proven experience in underwriting audit, compliance, or a technical commercial insurance discipline.
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Communication skills: Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels.
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Analytical thinking: Ability to assess complex issues, identify risks, and deliver practical, effective solutions.
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🌟 Why Join CNA Hardy?
Our workspace is dynamic, challenging, and ever-evolving—here, your voice matters and you can make a difference. We celebrate individuality and inclusivity, ensuring everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to share ideas and perspectives.
Our employees and their families are important to us. That’s why we offer:
- Flexible hybrid working
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- Investment in your growth through learning, mentoring, and clear development pathways
- Recognition and reward for performance and behaviours that drive success
We believe the development of skills and experiences is crucial for our people to achieve their aspirations and reach their full potential.
🏢 The Company
CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market-leading products. Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international, and global exposures.
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