Practice Lead, Lloyd’s of London

Company: Sanderson
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Location: London
Job Description:

Lloyd’s of London Market Practice Lead (AVP – VP) | Insurance / InsurTech

We are partnering with a high-growth, global insurance solutions provider as they continue to expand their presence within the Lloyd’s of London market.

This is a new, strategic hire with a clear mandate to build and lead the Lloyd’s of London practice—owning both growth and delivery in one of the most complex and evolving insurance ecosystems.

The Opportunity

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, client engagement, and delivery. You will:

Define and build a Lloyd’s of London market practice from the ground up

Shape strategy, capability, and future roadmap aligned to market initiatives (e.g. Blueprint 2.0)

Act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping solve complex business and transformation

challenges

Lead solutioning and RFP responses, working closely with sales and delivery

Bridge the gap between business needs and technology delivery

This is not a purely strategic role—you will be expected to roll up your sleeves and actively contribute to solution design and client outcomes

What We’re Looking For

Essential

Deep, hands-on experience within the Lloyd’s of London market

strong understanding of:

Syndicates, brokers, and the Lloyd’s ecosystem

Delegated underwriting / DA models

Regulatory frameworks (e.g. FCA)

Core Experience

Broad exposure across:

Underwriting

Policy servicing

Finance / accounting

Regulatory environments

Proven experience in

Solutioning / RFP leadership

Client-facing roles with senior stakeholder engagement

Ability to provide credible thought leadership on market trends

Ideal Background

Experience within a Lloyd’s syndicate or broker (preferred)

OR consultancy experience with strong, demonstrable Lloyd’s expertise

The Right Profile

We are looking for a rare blend of

Deep business expertise in the Lloyd’s of London market

Strong solutioning capability (not just advisory)

Good technology awareness (without being overly technical)

This role requires end-to-end ownership across both worlds

Role Structure

Seniority: AVP to VP level (flexible)

No direct reports initial, operating within a matrix environment across sales, delivery, and

solution team

Highly client-facing and collaborative

Why Join

Opportunity to build and own the Lloyd’s of London practice within a growing organisation

Play a key role in shaping market positioning and growth strategy

Work at the forefront of insurance transformation and innovation

Join at a time of significant investment and expansion

Important

Note: This role requires genuine, in-depth Lloyd’s of London market experience. Applications without this will not be considered.

Posted: July 5th, 2026