07/25/2026

Underwriting & Claims Development Manager

Job Description

The varied work of this role strengthens SCOR’s market presence and risk management, providing underwriting and claims expertise for all areas of development including tenders, partnerships and new propositions, product development, benchmarking and technology enhancements.

Partnering for Impact 

  • Building strong relationships with SCOR clients, supporting SCOR & SCOR clients with achieving their underwriting & claims strategies 

  • Conducting market benchmarking, analysing and sharing results to support and drive change in key industry challenge areas 

  • Review client technology, processes and philosophy driving optimised risk control and customer journeys 

  • Collaborate across SCOR to co-create innovative reinsurance solutions with clients, including innovative underwriting factors, supporting the evolution of the UK & Ireland Protection market

 

Pricing & Risk Management 

  • Using data to identify market trends and opportunities for Underwriting & Claims developments 

  • Review clients Practice,  process & data to inform accurate pricing for tenders and in-force management 

  • Calculate Client Specific Adjustments for tenders and review methodology where required

  • Review client underwriting proposals, working with wider SCOR team to understand pricing and experience 

  • Recommend targeted enhancements to support client strategies, improve risk selection and expand access to insurance

  • Continuously assess market best practice and product innovation, feeding insights into pricing strategy and product development

  • To ensure underwriting and claims is compliant with legislative issues (such as Data protection etc)
  • Collaborating with the wider underwriting team on the underwriting audit process 

 

Thought Leadership & Horizon scanning

  • Proactively monitor and interpret emerging underwriting and claims trends, translating insights into strategic recommendations

  • Working closely with other SCOR teams to share knowledge and recommend actions for SCOR and clients

  • Act as a trusted technical authority in client engagements and industry forums, strengthening SCOR’s market position

  • Build strong relationships with key client contacts 

  • Deliver thought leadership through presentations, articles, and participation in industry events. This could include:

    • Client presentation on specific underwriting and claims risk related topics

    • Producing articles and papers on related topics

    • Presenting at industry events and SCOR seminars

    • Contributing to SCOR Group thought leadership and sharing insights across our wider group

       


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