Insurance Underwriting Manager - Remote

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Executive health plan

Retirement plan

Professional development

Advanced analytics tools

Collaborative culture

Strategic impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Underwriting Manager to lead a fully remote underwriting team. You will oversee underwriting strategy, guidelines, and risk assessment while driving profitable growth and maintaining quality across product lines.

As a remote-first leader, you will manage a dispersed team, set policies, monitor performance, and collaborate with product, actuarial, and sales teams to price effectively. A strong regulatory background and leadership track record are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in insurance underwriting with 3+ years in management.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Deep knowledge of underwriting, risk assessment, and products.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Superior communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a remote team of underwriters.
• Develop underwriting policies to ensure profitable growth.
• Evaluate complex risks and make final risk decisions.
• Monitor performance, profitability, and guideline adherence.
• Analyze market trends to inform strategy.
• Collaborate with product, sales, and actuarial teams on pricing.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and process improvement.
• Manage underwriting systems and tools for efficiency.
• Build relationships with brokers and external stakeholders.

Skills

Underwriting leadership

Portfolio management

Data analysis

CRM software

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or related field

ACII certification (preferred)

Tools

Underwriting software

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading provider of innovative insurance solutions, is seeking an accomplished and strategic Underwriting Manager to lead their fully remote underwriting team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the underwriting function, ensuring profitable growth, and maintaining underwriting quality across all product lines. As a remote-first leader, you will manage a dispersed team of underwriters, set underwriting guidelines, and drive the development of effective risk assessment strategies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in underwriting, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of market dynamics and regulatory compliance. This is a remarkable opportunity to shape underwriting strategy and contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organization from a remote location. You will be responsible for fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring the financial health of the underwriting portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a remote team of insurance underwriters.


• Develop and implement underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure profitable growth and risk management.


• Oversee the evaluation and acceptance of complex risks, making final decisions on challenging cases.


• Monitor underwriting performance, profitability, and adherence to guidelines.


• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and emerging risks to inform underwriting strategy.


• Collaborate with product development, sales, and actuarial teams to ensure effective product launches and pricing.


• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company standards.


• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the underwriting function.


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key brokers and external stakeholders.


• Manage underwriting systems and tools to optimize efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.


• Proven track record of successful underwriting decision-making and portfolio management.


• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.


• In-depth knowledge of underwriting principles, risk assessment, and insurance products.


• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.


• Superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Proficiency in underwriting software, CRM systems, and data analysis tools.


• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is required; advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., ACII) are highly valued.


• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a remote team effectively.


• Deep understanding of regulatory environments and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Exceptional annual salary package up to Rands , commensurate with experience.


• Fully remote work arrangement providing ultimate flexibility and work-life integration.


• Comprehensive executive health, dental, and vision benefits.


• Robust retirement savings plan with significant company contributions.


• Generous allowance for professional development, training, and certifications.


• Access to leading-edge underwriting technology and data analytics platforms.


• A collaborative, innovative, and supportive remote work culture.


• Opportunity to significantly impact business strategy and financial performance.


• Be a leader within a respected and growing insurance organization.