Head of Energy Liability (Onshore & Offshore)

About the Company

A dynamic and entrepreneurial specialty insurance platform in the London market, focused on building high-quality underwriting portfolios across complex and specialist risk classes. The business provides underwriting leaders with the autonomy, capital support, and infrastructure required to build sustainable, profitable books, within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Role Overview

This is a rare opportunity for an established Energy Liability underwriting leader to launch and grow an Onshore and Offshore Energy Liability portfolio on a well-capitalised London market platform.

The role is designed for an individual with a strong broker network and a clear underwriting vision, who is ready to take full ownership of portfolio strategy, underwriting performance, and growth. You will have direct responsibility for building a profitable book, shaping underwriting appetite and governance, and playing a key role in the broader growth of the platform.

Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Strategy & Leadership

Define and execute the underwriting strategy for an Onshore and Offshore Energy Liability portfolio, aligned to long-term business objectives.
Set underwriting appetite, pricing discipline, and risk selection standards to drive sustainable profitability.
Use data, market insight, and loss experience to continually refine portfolio performance.

Portfolio Ownership & P&L

Build, manage, and grow a profitable Energy Liability portfolio with full P&L accountability.
Own underwriting performance, capacity utilisation, and contribution to overall platform results.
Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure effective portfolio governance and reporting.

Broker & Market Engagement

Leverage an established broker network to generate high-quality deal flow and build a strong market presence.
Position the platform as a credible and preferred underwriting partner for Energy Liability risks.
Maintain strong, long-term broker relationships across UK and international markets.

Team Build & Development

Build and lead an Energy Liability underwriting team as the portfolio scales.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.

Act as a subject matter expert on emerging energy liability risks and market developments.

What Makes This Role Different

Portfolio launch opportunity with real autonomy and influence.
Full ownership of underwriting strategy and P&L.
Direct financial upside, with performance-based bonuses linked to portfolio profitability.
Equity participation aligned to the success and growth of the platform.

Ability to shape a long-term Energy Liability proposition within a flexible MGA environment.

???????Skills & Experience

Proven track record underwriting Onshore and Offshore Energy Liability in the London market.
Demonstrated experience building and managing profitable portfolios.
Strong broker relationships across UK and international energy markets.
Deep technical understanding of energy liability risks, wordings, and claims trends.
Commercial mindset with strong strategic and data-driven decision-making capability.

Experience mentoring or building underwriting teams is highly desirable.

???????Qualifications

ACII or equivalent professional insurance qualification preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

???????What’s on Offer

Competitive base salary.
Significant performance-related bonus linked to profitability.
Participation in a meaningful equity event.
A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment that supports underwriting leadership and long-term value creation.