Head of Pricing – Portfolio Solutions

Job Overview

Head of Pricing – Hiscox Portfolio Solutions (London Market). Permanent role within the Senior Manager regime.

As a key member of the Portfolio Solutions Leadership team, you will shape and execute pricing strategy across the division, monitor financial performance of portfolio classes, provide independent challenge and insight to senior leaders, and lead a high‑performing pricing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and execute pricing strategy for all portfolio classes, providing independent insight and challenge to the leadership team.
• Partner with underwriting, finance, and risk teams to align pricing with business growth objectives.
• Define and monitor key performance indicators for portfolio and pricing performance.
• Take a broad view of profitability by evaluating all factors that influence performance across the division.
• Drive model development and ensure appropriate methodologies for structured reinsurance and delegated authority business.
• Oversee exposure management and assess systemic risk drivers.
• Conduct tailored pricing analyses for structured insurance products, utilising advanced stochastic modelling techniques.
• Collaborate closely with the Exposure Management team to identify, review and manage key drivers of systemic risk.
• Lead project work in collaboration with other teams (e.g. Finance, MI, Reserving) and provide regular updates on progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing pricing team, fostering analytical excellence and professional growth.
• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams and divisions.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in a numerate discipline; actuarial qualification preferred.
• Proven track record in analytical or pricing leadership, preferably within the London Market.
• Excellent technical and modelling skills, with proficiency in pricing tools and large‑data analysis.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence strategic decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Solid understanding of London Market business.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop teams.
• Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset, capable of bringing clarity and structure to unsolved challenges.
• Ability to work independently, handle ambiguity and collaborate across functions.

Benefits

Work in a flexible, supportive environment that encourages growth and innovation. We promote diversity, inclusion and flexible working options to suit individual needs.

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