Global Head of Underwriting

We’re looking for a Global Head of Underwriting with hands-on experience designing and building  world-class underwriting organizations  with the skills and confidence to lead long-term strategic planning and execution. 

The perfect candidate values insurance fundamentals but doesn’t hesitate to challenge traditional practices and is passionate about bringing innovation, technology, and sophistication to underwriting.  You’re a self-starter and an execution powerhouse who loves big challenges, knows how to drive buy-in from stakeholders, and is a  master of goal-setting and strategic planning.

You’ll lead our global team of Underwriters for all of Lemonade’s lines of business and work closely with our Underwriting Operations organization to safeguard our book and achieve our aggressive growth and profitability objectives. 

In this role you’ll

• Define our risk exposure appetite and strategy with group leadership and the insurance functions 

• Work with the different lines of business to design and implement the right underwriting guidelines and put the measures in place 

• Oversee book exposure while supporting and enabling fast, profitable growth 

• Lead strategic projects across business lines and work closely with Claims, Insurance Product, and Actuarial Pricing team

• Design and build an efficient, scalable, and innovative underwriting organization and take a hands-on approach to capacity building

• Bring cutting-edge technologies, new data sources and creative out-of-the-box thinking to underwriting control with a cost effective implementation 

• Maintain a strong, resilient, profitable, and competitive book of business across all our product lines

What you’ll need

• 15+ years of non-life, personal lines underwriting experience in senior management positions, leading large teams at top-tier national carriers

• A proven history of managing exposure in profitable, large books of business, across product lines,  in a fast-growth, highly competitive environment - >$1bn, non-life personal lines books - a  must

• Strong collaboration and communication skills with an ability to communicate complex technical issues and gain the support of diverse stakeholders

• Natural team builder: Passionate and hands-on about finding the best talent and training, developing, and mentoring them with empathy and high EQ

• Track record driving change, securing stakeholder engagement and buy-in and executing effectively and with a sense of urgency

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Insurance, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field

• At Lemonade we welcome candidates who are enthusiastic about learning and adapting to the exciting world of AI, as a commitment to ongoing growth in this field is a fundamental part of our culture
  
  *Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas

Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants from these states; Colorado, California, Montana, Hawaii, New Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Lemonade’s US base salary range for this full-time position is $200,000-$240,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Speak to your recruiter to hear more about the specific salary range for your preferred location.