Insurance Underwriting Leader — Hybrid, Soweto (Gauteng)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Leadership training

Flexible hybrid work

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead a team in Soweto, Gauteng. This hybrid role oversees underwriting strategy, risk assessment, and performance against KPIs, with a focus on profitable growth and regulatory adherence.

You will guide a team of underwriters, develop guidelines, and collaborate with sales, actuarial, and claims to align strategies for sustained success in the Gauteng market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Insurance, Business or related field.
• Significant insurance underwriting experience with management/supervisory background.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of insurance underwriters.
• Develop and implement underwriting policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assess complex risks for profitable growth and ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead a team in Soweto, Gauteng. This hybrid role oversees underwriting strategy, risk assessment, and performance against KPIs, with a focus on profitable growth and regulatory adherence.

You will guide a team of underwriters, develop guidelines, and collaborate with sales, actuarial, and claims to align strategies for sustained success in the Gauteng market.