About this role
The Head of Underwriting Controls Framework at Asta leads the implementation and maintenance of Asta’s Underwriting Control Framework, ensuring that all controlled underwriting activities across managed syndicates operate within a robust, compliant and well‑governed structure. This includes ownership of UCF documentation, oversight of key controls (exception reporting, authority frameworks, and documentation standards), and supporting Asta’s governance objectives by ensuring syndicates meet Lloyd’s underwriting requirements and maintain a disciplined, transparent underwriting environment. Oversight and maintenance of the Underwriting Control Framework (UCF) for managed syndicates Review and oversight of underwriting governance documentation including Syndicate protocols, underwriting guidelines and other associated UCF documentation. Management and oversight of LOA issuance. To update the Head of Underwriting Oversight on syndicate control framework matters as necessary including key actions, issues or theme across managed syndicates Escalation of UCF issues into the Asta governance framework e.g. AWG and SB and other governance forums as necessary Oversight of underwriting compliance activities including exception reporting. Interrogate and where necessary enhance control-related MI. Ensure underwriting governance activities adhere to Lloyd’s Principle 1 and internal Asta underwriting governance processes. Lead team development within the Underwriting Controls function including people development and training