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Head of Insurance and Underwriting Risk

Canopius | london, United-Kingdom | Posted June 11, 2026

Position Overview

Canopius is seeking a dynamic risk leader to join our Group Risk team. This pivotal role will provide second-line oversight and challenge across underwriting risk, model governance, validation, ORSA, and risk appetite development. You’ll shape risk frameworks, influence strategic decisions, and ensure robust governance in a fast-paced, global insurance environment.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Provide 2nd-line challenge of underwriting, reserving, pricing, capital modelling, reinsurance, and exposure
  • Oversee development, validation, and governance of internal models (ICM, stochastic, catastrophe)
  • Articulate and monitor risk appetite and key metrics across the portfolio
  • Conduct capital, stress & scenario testing, economic capital analysis

ORSA Leadership

  • Lead Own Risk & Solvency Assessment (ORSA) process, driving insurer-wide engagement and board‑ready output
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