Senior Insurance Underwriting Manager

Placements24; Houston (TX); Híbrido; USD 54.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Medical and retirement benefits

Executive leadership training

Hybrid work model

Access to advanced analytical tools

Generous leave provisions

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead underwriting operations in Randburg, Gauteng. This strategic role focuses on guiding underwriting policy, risk assessment, and profitable growth of the portfolio.

You will manage a team of experienced underwriters, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with claims, actuarial, and sales to drive performance in a hybrid office/remote setting.

Formación

• 10+ years in insurance underwriting, with ≥5 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Experience with commercial and personal lines underwriting.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Deep knowledge of risk assessment and pricing strategies.
• Regulatory understanding in the SA environment.
• Proficient with underwriting software and analytics tools.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the underwriting department.
• Develop, implement, and enforce underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters to ensure high performance.
• Analyze complex risks and make critical decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Monitor underwriting performance against key metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with claims, actuarial, and sales to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business development initiatives.
• Manage relationships with brokers and agents, providing underwriting support.
• Stay abreast of market trends and emerging risks that may impact underwriting.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Pricing strategies

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Team management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Insurance, Finance, or Business

Herramientas

Underwriting software

Analytics tools

MS Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned and strategic Senior Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead their underwriting operations in Randburg, Gauteng . This leadership role is pivotal in setting underwriting strategy, managing a team of experienced underwriters, and ensuring the profitable growth of the company's insurance portfolio. You will be instrumental in refining underwriting guidelines, assessing complex risks, and maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses extensive expertise in underwriting across various lines of business, strong leadership acumen, and a deep understanding of the South African insurance market. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact within a reputable firm in the bustling economic hub of Gauteng , based in Randburg .

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the underwriting department.
• Develop, implement, and enforce underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of underwriters to ensure high performance and professional growth.
• Analyze complex risks and make critical decisions on coverage, pricing, and terms.
• Monitor underwriting performance against key metrics, identifying areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments, including claims, actuarial, and sales, to achieve business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business development initiatives.
• Manage relationships with brokers and agents, providing expert underwriting support.
• Stay abreast of market trends, economic conditions, and emerging risks that may impact underwriting.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 5 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Proven expertise in underwriting various insurance products (e.g., commercial lines, personal lines).
• Strong leadership, team management, and motivational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of risk assessment, pricing strategies, and insurance contracts.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Understanding of the South African insurance regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in underwriting software, analytics tools, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Insurance, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote responsibilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and executive leadership training.
• A sophisticated and collaborative work environment.
• Hybrid work model enhancing work-life balance.
• Access to advanced analytical tools.
• Generous leave provisions.