Remote Chief Underwriting Officer - Global Strategy & Risk

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 4,990,000 - 9,980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus opportunities

Comprehensive executive health and 401

Job summary

Placements24 is assisting a leading global insurance group in identifying a Chief Underwriting Officer for a fully remote executive role. The CUO will set the underwriting vision and framework across products and geographies, ensuring risk appetite alignment, profitability and regulatory adherence.

You will guide teams and drive innovation in underwriting practices world-wide. The role demands extensive leadership, strategic thinking and a track record of shaping profitable underwriting programs

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent advanced qualification in a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive underwriting leadership, including senior executive roles.
• Proven track record implementing profitable underwriting strategies.
• Deep knowledge of global insurance markets and risk management.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall underwriting strategy and philosophy.
• Oversee underwriting operations ensuring alignment with risk appetite and profitability.
• Establish and maintain underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Lead development and implementation of innovative underwriting approaches and tools.
• Manage portfolio performance including risk selection and pricing.
• Mentor a high-caliber underwriting team across regions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements globally.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, actuarial, claims and finance on strategic initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and emerging risks to inform strategy.
• Represent underwriting expertise in industry forums and external engagements.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Remote leadership

Education

Master's degree in Insurance/Finance/Business

Job description

Placements24 is assisting a leading global insurance group in identifying a Chief Underwriting Officer for a fully remote executive role. The CUO will set the underwriting vision and framework across products and geographies, ensuring risk appetite alignment, profitability and regulatory adherence.

You will guide teams and drive innovation in underwriting practices world-wide. The role demands extensive leadership, strategic thinking and a track record of shaping profitable underwriting programs