Commercial Underwriting Leader — Hybrid Work, Exec Bonus

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Generous retirement fund

Professional development and industry‑

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead the Commercial Lines division in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on overseeing a team of underwriters, shaping underwriting strategies, and ensuring profitable growth for a diverse commercial portfolio.

You will manage underwriting appetite, pricing structures, and risk selection, while ensuring compliance and strong stakeholder collaboration with sales and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in commercial lines underwriting with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of commercial lines underwriters.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Decision making

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Risk Management

ACII

FLMI

Tools

Underwriting systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead the Commercial Lines division in Centurion, Gauteng. The role focuses on overseeing a team of underwriters, shaping underwriting strategies, and ensuring profitable growth for a diverse commercial portfolio.

You will manage underwriting appetite, pricing structures, and risk selection, while ensuring compliance and strong stakeholder collaboration with sales and marketing teams.