Remote Insurance Underwriting Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Remote work flexibility

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead a remote underwriting division across South Africa. You will oversee the underwriting process, guide a remote team of underwriters, and shape risk appetite and pricing strategies to drive profitable growth.

Requirements include 8+ years in underwriting with 3+ years in management, strong leadership, and regulatory compliance expertise. Flexible remote work with competitive bonuses and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in insurance underwriting with progression
• 3+ years in a management role
• Strong understanding of risk and pricing methodologies
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a remote underwriting team
• Develop and monitor underwriting policies and guidelines
• Analyze market trends to optimize strategies
• Ensure profitable growth and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with claims, actuarial and product teams
• Maintain high underwriting standards and risk controls

Skills

Remote team leadership

Strategic underwriting

Risk assessment & pricing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Finance

Advanced degree or designation (plus)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Remote Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead their underwriting division from anywhere in South Africa . This leadership role involves overseeing the underwriting process, managing a team of underwriters, and developing strategies to ensure profitable growth and maintain high underwriting standards. You will play a critical part in shaping the company's risk appetite and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact in a fully remote capacity, driving success across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of remote insurance underwriters, providing guidance and performance feedback.
• Develop, implement, and monitor underwriting policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to optimize underwriting strategies.
• Ensure the profitable growth of the insurance portfolio by managing risk selection and pricing.
• Collaborate with claims, actuarial, and product development teams to enhance offerings.
• Oversee compliance with all relevant insurance regulations and internal controls.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a remote team effectively.
• Deep understanding of risk assessment, pricing methodologies, and insurance products.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; advanced degree or professional designation is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and other benefits suitable for remote employees.
• Opportunity to build and lead a high-performing remote underwriting team.
• Work from any location within South Africa with flexible working hours.
• Substantial professional development and career advancement prospects.