The Damhurst Podcast: Ascendance to Leadership, with Nick Line

Nick Line is Chief Underwriting Officer at CFC, one of the world’s leading specialist insurance providers and a pioneer in cyber insurance. He has worked in the London Market for almost 30 years, and previously held senior leadership roles including Chief Actuary and Chief Underwriting Officer at Markel International, helping to drive underwriting transformation, international growth and expansion across the market.

In this episode, Nick speaks to us about imposter syndrome, resilience and the pressures that come with executive leadership. He reflects on the lessons learned through major M&A activity, the importance of curiosity and honest feedback, and why leaders need to avoid “ruinous empathy”. He also shares his thoughts on delegation, developing talent and helping people exceed their own expectations.