Chief Underwriting Officer - Hybrid Pretoria, Equity

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Private medical, dental, optical

Retirement contributions

Stock options or equity participation

Executive coaching & development

Hybrid work model in Pretoria

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

Placements24 client seeks a visionary Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) to lead the underwriting division from Pretoria, Gauteng. This executive position defines strategic direction, profitability, and risk appetite for all underwriting operations within the insurance group.

The CUO will guide policy creation, governance, and compliance across commercial, personal, and specialty lines, while driving growth and operational excellence in a hybrid work environment in Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration or Actuarial Science or related field.
• Proven track record in executive underwriting leadership and risk management.
• Experience with diverse insurance lines and South African regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the overall underwriting strategy aligned with financial objectives and risk appetite.
• Set and monitor underwriting guidelines, authority levels, and performance metrics across lines of business.
• Manage the company's risk portfolio, ensuring diversification and optimal risk transfer.
• Lead and mentor underwriting teams, fostering expertise and collaboration.
• Collaborate with executives across finance, actuarial, and claims to drive growth and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with South African insurance regulations and legal requirements.
• Analyze market trends to identify opportunities and threats.
• Represent the company in industry forums and risk-management engagements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Risk management

Underwriting expertise

Stakeholder management

Communication

Decision making

Education

Master's degree in Finance

Master's degree in Business Administration

Actuarial Science

Job description

Placements24 client seeks a visionary Chief Underwriting Officer (CUO) to lead the underwriting division from Pretoria, Gauteng. This executive position defines strategic direction, profitability, and risk appetite for all underwriting operations within the insurance group.

The CUO will guide policy creation, governance, and compliance across commercial, personal, and specialty lines, while driving growth and operational excellence in a hybrid work environment in Gauteng.