Insurance Portfolio Manager - General Business

Placements24; Southampton; Vor Ort; GBP 54.000 - 82.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Senior leadership team

Randburg office

Analytics tools access

Life insurance

Disability cover

Career progression

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Insurance Portfolio Manager to lead the general business insurance portfolio. You will develop strategies to optimize profitability, growth, and risk, working with underwriting, claims, marketing, and sales teams to align objectives and drive results.

The role requires deep market knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to analyze trends and performance metrics to guide product development, pricing, and underwriting guidelines.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 6 years in insurance, with at least 3 years in a portfolio management, underwriting management, or similar strategic role.
• In-depth knowledge of general business insurance market, including risks and products.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and quantitative skills.
• Proven ability to develop and execute successful business strategies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and insurance management systems.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Insurance, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as ACII or equivalent are highly desirable.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the general business insurance portfolio to achieve growth and profitability targets.
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and economic factors impacting the portfolio.
• Monitor KPIs such as premium growth, loss ratios, expense ratios, and retention rates.
• Establish and refine underwriting guidelines, pricing strategies, and product features for the general business segment.
• Collaborate with the underwriting team to ensure adherence to risk appetite and underwriting standards.
• Work closely with the claims department to understand loss trends and identify risk mitigation opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for new product development and enhancements to existing offerings.
• Manage relationships with key distribution partners and stakeholders.
• Prepare regular performance reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Quantitative skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis tools

Insurance management systems

Ausbildung

Relevant tertiary qualification in Business/Finance/Insurance

ACII certification (desirable)

Tools

Insurance management systems

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent insurance company, is seeking an experienced Insurance Portfolio Manager to oversee their general business insurance portfolio. This role is office-based in Randburg, Gauteng , and requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the insurance market and portfolio management principles. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to optimize the profitability, growth, and risk profile of the general business portfolio. This includes analyzing market trends, monitoring performance metrics, and making data-driven decisions regarding product development, pricing, and underwriting guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills, with a proven track record in managing successful insurance portfolios. You will collaborate closely with underwriting, claims, marketing, and sales teams to ensure alignment and achieve business objectives. This is a critical role that shapes the direction of a significant segment of our insurance offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• - Develop and implement strategic plans for the general business insurance portfolio to achieve growth and profitability targets.
• - Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and economic factors impacting the portfolio.
• - Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as premium growth, loss ratios, expense ratios, and retention rates.
• - Establish and refine underwriting guidelines, pricing strategies, and product features for the general business segment.
• - Collaborate with the underwriting team to ensure adherence to risk appetite and underwriting standards.
• - Work closely with the claims department to understand loss trends and identify opportunities for risk mitigation.
• - Identify opportunities for new product development and enhancements to existing offerings.
• - Manage relationships with key distribution partners and stakeholders.
• - Prepare regular performance reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• - Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Requirements

• - A minimum of 6 years of experience in insurance, with at least 3 years in a portfolio management, underwriting management, or similar strategic role.
• - In-depth knowledge of the general business insurance market, including common risks and products.
• - Strong analytical, financial modeling, and quantitative skills.
• - Proven ability to develop and execute successful business strategies.
• - Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• - Proficiency in data analysis tools and insurance management systems.
• - A relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Insurance, or a related field.
• - Professional certifications such as ACII or equivalent are highly desirable.
• - Ability to work effectively in a demanding, fast-paced office environment.
• - Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• - Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.
• - Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• - Generous annual leave and paid time off.
• - Opportunities for professional development, including advanced training and certifications.
• - Be part of a senior leadership team shaping the company's future.
• - Collaborative and dynamic work environment in Randburg .
• - Access to advanced analytics and business intelligence tools.
• - Company-provided life insurance and disability cover.
• - Potential for career advancement within a leading insurance organization.
• - Contribute significantly to the success of our Gauteng operations.