Lead Technical Underwriting Manager - New Business

Santam Insurance; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Technical Manager—New Business based in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will offer technical underwriting expertise, assist with broker relationships, and enhance decision-making efficiency for new business quotes. Over 5 years of commercial underwriting experience is required, alongside an insurance-related diploma. This role provides an opportunity to be part of a diverse and dynamic team focused on growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in a commercial underwriting department.
• Proven experience managing a team for Senior Technical Managers.
• Technical leaders in their field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical underwriting expertise and advice for all Classes of Insurance.
• Assist Relationship Managers with complex underwriting principles.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Technical underwriting expertise

Complex underwriting principles

Portfolio management

Numerical skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork and cooperation

Education

Matric

Insurance-related diploma (NQF 6 minimum)

FAIS compliance

Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)

Higher Certificate in Insurance or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading insurance provider is seeking a Technical Manager—New Business based in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will offer technical underwriting expertise, assist with broker relationships, and enhance decision-making efficiency for new business quotes. Over 5 years of commercial underwriting experience is required, alongside an insurance-related diploma. This role provides an opportunity to be part of a diverse and dynamic team focused on growth and profitability.