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Working closely with the Underwriting Management Team plus the Active Underwriters and their teams as appropriate to understand any deviations from plan.\n\nTo consider performance strategies and work with the Deputy DoU in the implementation of corrective action if required.\nTo work alongside the Underwriting Controls function of the Underwriting Management Team to investigate deviations from agreed plan and agree strategies for corrective actions.\nTo review syndicate business plans for the prospective year of account, leading on the SBF process internally and externally with a portfolio of syndicates, to ensure timely review, challenge and submission to Lloyd’s.\nTo lead on Underwriting matters at the monthly Underwriting Committee with specific syndicates.\nTo lead on any Mid-Year Changes requested by syndicates, ensuring the necessary co-ordination across functions and making recommendations to the PMA Deputy DoU.\nMay be requested to work with the Director of Underwriting and the New Business Director, depending on the portfolio of the new business opportunity.\nTo work alongside the Underwriting Controls Function on syndicate BAU activities.\nTo maintain record keeping and action logs of syndicate related activities to support and evidence oversight. 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