Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Organisation Strategy

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

About the role:

PwC Consulting is seeking a Senior Manager to lead our Underwriting Transformation efforts in the Insurance sector. You will work with senior leaders across London Market and global carriers to define and deliver strategic underwriting and product modernisation initiatives. 

You will shape best practices in building standardised product models, transforming underwriting operations, and implementing platforms such as underwriting workbenches and core policy administration solutions for commercial and specialty insurers. The role will combine delivery leadership, business development, and team growth responsibilities with a focus on leading large-scale underwriting transformation programmes and shaping the future of digital underwriting 

What your days will look like: 

• Oversee large-scale underwriting transformation programmes from strategy through execution 

• Define best practice frameworks for specialty and commercial lines underwriting journeys, operating models and product governance 

• Lead delivery of client engagements focused on underwriting process improvement, product model design, underwriting workbenches and core policy administration platforms  

• Manage teams working on business analysis, process mapping, system implementation, and product definition 

• Collaborate with underwriting, product, and operations stakeholders across mid-market and specialty lines 

• Translate business objectives into target operating models, system workflows, and data requirements 

• Lead proposals, pursuit activity, and development of thought leadership on underwriting modernisation 

• Build and manage senior client relationships across underwriting, operations, and technology 

• Develop new business, shape PwC’s go-to-market proposition for underwriting, and contribute to practice growth 

This role is for you if: 

• Extensive experience in underwriting transformation consulting, ideally with London Market or global commercial carriers 

• Deep understanding of underwriting workflows, product structures, pricing logic, and regulatory considerations 

• Proven track record delivering large-scale operating model or technology implementations (e.g. underwriting workbenches, core platforms (e.g. Guidewire) and agentic orchestration  

• Strong commercial acumen, business development skills, and existing network within the insurance market 

• Thought leadership in underwriting innovation, product architecture, or digital transformation 

What you’ll receive from us: 

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. 

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Business Data Analytics, Business Performance Metrics, Business Transformation, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Epic Software, Epic Systems, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Logistics Management, Management Consulting {+ 29 more}

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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