Global Head of Contingency

We’re thrilled that you are interested in joining us here at the Amynta Group!

We are seeking an experienced and strategic insurance leader to serve as the Global Head of Contingency, overseeing the underwriting and performance of our Contingency insurance portfolio. This high-impact role is responsible for managing a team of underwriters, driving profitable growth, and strengthening relationships with brokers and insurers. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Event Cancellation, Prize Indemnity, and Weather insurance, a strong commercial mindset, and a proven track record of leadership in a dynamic and evolving environment.

• Set and execute the strategic vision for the Contingency portfolio, aligning with broader organizational objectives.
• Identify emerging market trends and evolving customer needs to guide product development and market positioning.
• Support portfolio profitability through strong P&L oversight and strategic resource allocation.

• Underwrite and oversee Event Cancellation, Prize, Bonus, Redemption, and Weather accounts.
• Release renewal quotes in accordance with established departmental procedures, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to compliance and service level standards.
• Lead the assessment and underwriting of new and renewal risks, ensuring alignment with company risk appetite and pricing strategy.
• Monitor aggregate exposures, loss ratios, and capacity utilization to inform underwriting decisions and maintain healthy portfolio balance.
• Ensure underwriting practices support profitable growth, proper risk selection, and alignment with company strategy
• Proactively stay abreast of system changes and company underwriting guidelines, integrating updates into daily operations.

• Maintain existing broker relationships and recruit new broker partners to expand distribution and drive new business opportunities.
• Manage insurance market relationships to enhance collaboration, capacity, and competitiveness.
• Represent the company at key market meetings, industry events, conferences, and seminars as a subject matter expert and thought leader.
• Develop insight through direct engagement with key brokers, coverholders, clients, and strategic partners.

• Leverage underwriting technology, pricing models, and data analytics to enhance decision-making, pricing accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Drive innovation by evaluating and implementing new tools and methodologies that support underwriting modernization.

• Ensure global underwriting practices adhere to applicable legal, regulatory, and internal compliance standards.
• Promote a culture of ethical conduct, transparency, and operational excellence across the underwriting function.

• Lead, coach, and develop an international team of underwriters to ensure high performance, engagement, and technical capability.
• Support training, mentorship, and long-term talent development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable culture that promotes continuous improvement and innovation.

• Travel to engage with key stakeholders, develop regional market insight, and lead relationship-building initiatives.

• 20+ years of experience in Contingency Insurance underwriting, including Event Cancellation, Prize, Bonus, Redemption, and Weather products.
• Experience establishing in-house insurance binders with domestic and international markets.
• Proven leadership of high-performing teams and track record of managing profitable global portfolios.
• Experience managing online Contingency Insurance platforms.
• Proficiency with carrier rating portals, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of international insurance regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across global markets.
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or professional designation (e.g., CPCU, ACII) strongly preferred.
• Interest in sports and live events is…