We have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Political Violence Terrorism to join our Special Risks department here at Tokio Marine Kiln. Reporting to the Departmental Head of Special Risks, the role is responsible for developing, managing, and executing the underwriting strategy for TMK’s Political Violence and Terrorism business. This role requires deep technical expertise in analysing and pricing complex geopolitical risks while building and maintaining strong broker and client relationships.

Implement comprehensive underwriting strategy for PVT portfolio aligned with TMK risk appetite
Set annual portfolio targets for premium income, profitability, and growth
Establish underwriting guidelines, pricing models, and risk selection criteria
Monitor global political developments and assess implications for portfolio exposure
Manage product development initiatives to address emerging market needs
Oversee portfolio composition ensuring appropriate risk diversification across geographies, industries, and coverage types
Manage aggregate exposures and catastrophe accumulations within authorised limits
Collaborate with actuarial team on pricing adequacy and reserve setting
Ensure compliance with reinsurance treaties and facultative placement strategies
Provide technical guidance on difficult submissions including war, terrorism, political violence, and related perils
Develop and maintain underwriting tools, models, and rating methodologies
Ensure consistent application of underwriting standards across the team
Champion continuous improvement in underwriting processes and systems
Work with legal and compliance on regulatory requirements and policy wordings
Flexibility for occasional international travel to assess exposures or meet with global clients
Support the career development of my team through appropriate coaching/mentoring/succession planning to lead, grow and develop a high-performing underwriting culture and team.
Ideally, the successful candidate will hold a professional insurance designation such as ACII or equivalent and will also have significant insurance industry Underwriting experience at a senior level. A strong understanding of the global geopolitical landscape is essential, as is expertise in catastrophe modelling and accumulation management. We are looking for someone that is analytical and commercial, who has a proven ability to lead and also has a track record of strategic thinking