Lead Marine Cargo Underwriter – Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement annuity

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Cape Town office

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Underwriter specializing in Marine Cargo for our client in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role requires strategic risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio leadership with a focus on international trade and shipping risks.

You will lead a team, develop underwriting policy, and engage with brokers and clients to drive growth within the Marine Cargo line in the Cape Town market. This is an office-based senior leadership position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management or related field is essential.
• ACII qualification is advantageous for the role.
• Minimum 8–10 years in Marine Cargo underwriting, with leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement underwriting strategies for Marine Cargo.
• Underwrite new and renewal business with risk assessment and pricing.
• Manage a profitable Marine Cargo portfolio and grow key client relationships.
• Lead and mentor a team of Marine Cargo Underwriters.
• Collaborate with brokers, clients and claims to manage risk.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Underwriting systems

Data analysis tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management

ACII certification

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Lead Underwriter specializing in Marine Cargo for our client in Cape Town, Western Cape. The role requires strategic risk assessment, pricing, and portfolio leadership with a focus on international trade and shipping risks.

You will lead a team, develop underwriting policy, and engage with brokers and clients to drive growth within the Marine Cargo line in the Cape Town market. This is an office-based senior leadership position.