Executive Underwriting Manager – Strategic Leader (Sandton)

Placements24

Sandton

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Performance bonus

Health & retirement benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead risk, pricing, and portfolio management across insurance lines. You will guide a team, shape underwriting policies, and drive profitable growth in a prestigious financial district setting.

We value strategic thinkers with strong leadership, deep market knowledge, and regulatory awareness who can partner with sales, claims, and actuarial teams to deliver on the company’s underwriting philosophy.

Qualifications

7+ years in insurance underwriting, with 3+ years in a management or supervisory role.
Expertise in risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio management across insurance lines.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
In-depth knowledge of the insurance market, trends, and regulatory landscape.
Relevant underwriting or insurance qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, train, and mentor the underwriting team to achieve departmental goals.
Develop and implement underwriting strategies, guidelines, and procedures.
Monitor portfolio performance, identify risks, and adjust approaches accordingly.
Collaborate with sales, claims, and actuarial departments to align strategy.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and underwriting philosophy.