Sr. Manager - Liability Placement/Underwriter

BimaKavach; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Career growth opportunities

High-growth insurtech

Ownership and autonomy

Job summary

BimaKavach seeks a Liability Insurance Underwriter to assess and evaluate risks across liability products, balancing client needs with profitability.

The role requires a strong understanding of general, professional and specialty liability, with 2+ years of underwriting experience and solid analytical and communication skills. Based in Bengaluru, you will collaborate with brokers and internal teams to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Insurance or related field.
• Certifications in insurance underwriting (e.g., CII, CPCU) are an asset.
• Minimum 2 years of underwriting liability insurance experience.
• Deep knowledge of liability lines: general, professional, specialty.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex risk profiles.
• Excellent communication with brokers, agents and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple accounts.

Responsibilities

• Manage Liability and Financial Lines placements with analysis and benchmarking.
• Handle large client submissions and work with MNC brokers to drive deals.
• Lead product development, pricing coordination and pre-underwritten products.
• Support reinsurance placements and facultative proposals for risk coverage.
• Prepare client submissions through risk analysis and exposure assessment.
• Conduct client and broker meetings to support acquisition and retention.
• Train Sales teams on Liability products and market positioning.
• Oversee policy documentation, quality checks and regional P&L.

Skills

Underwriting liability

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Insurance

CII/CPCU certification (asset)

Job description

BimaKavach is reimagining how Indian businesses access protection - with technology, speed, and simplicity at the core of everything we do.

We proudly serve 6,000+ companies, including names like Daikin, The Whole Truth, and CleverTap, and are backed by top investors like Waterbridge, Blume, Arali, and Eximius.

Our mission? To safeguard every Indian business by 2047.

Our mindset? Bold, fast-moving, and customer-obsessed.

Join us at BimaKavach and be part of a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape how insurance works for millions of businesses. Bring your expertise, curiosity, and ambition - and help build the future of SME insurance in India.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Liability Insurance Underwriter to assess and evaluate risks associated with liability insurance products. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the commercial liability landscape, from general liability to specialized products, ensuring accurate underwriting decisions that balance client needs and organizational profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage Liability and Financial Lines placements, including policy analysis, structuring, and competitor benchmarking
• Handle large client submissions and work closely with MNC brokers to drive deal conversions
• Lead product development, pricing coordination, and pre-underwritten product creation for Retail teams
• Support reinsurance placements and facultative proposals to ensure optimal risk coverage
• Prepare client submissions through detailed risk analysis and exposure assessment
• Conduct client and broker meetings to support business acquisition, retention, and relationship management
• Train and enable Sales teams on Liability products and market positioning
• Oversee policy documentation, quality checks, automation initiatives, and regional P&L performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Insurance, or a related field
• Relevant certification in insurance underwriting (e.g., CII, CPCU) is an asset
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in underwriting liability insurance products
• Comprehensive knowledge of liability lines, including general, professional, and specialty liability
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex risk profiles and make sound underwriting decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interaction with brokers, agents, and internal teams
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple accounts and prioritize tasks

Why join our team:

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being
• Opportunity to build and scale a critical function from the ground up
• Be part of a high-growth insurtech shaping the future of SME insurance
• Ownership, autonomy, and the chance to create real, measurable impact