Senior Commercial Underwriter — Hybrid, Growth & Leadership

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Underwriter to lead underwriting of complex commercial risks, assess financial health, and craft tailored policy terms. You will mentor junior underwriters and collaborate with actuarial and claims teams to ensure profitability and regulatory alignment.

The role requires a strong background in commercial lines, risk analysis, and relationship building with brokers. A hybrid work setup and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial insurance underwriting.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• ACII or CPCU designations are desirable.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and risk assessment skills.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven ability to manage complex accounts and build broker relationships.

Responsabilités

• Underwrite a portfolio of complex commercial insurance risks with pricing guidance.
• Analyze financial statements, business operations, and loss history for risk acceptability.
• Develop and maintain broker and agent relationships and provide expert guidance.
• Ensure underwriting decisions align with profitability targets and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with actuarial and claims teams to refine pricing models.

Connaissances

Risk analysis

Financial modeling

Broker relationships

Underwriting

Negotiation

Team mentorship

Formation

Bachelor's in Finance/Economics/Business Admin

ACII/CPCU designation desirable

Outils

Underwriting software

Description du poste

Placements24 in Pretoria seeks a Senior Underwriter to lead underwriting of complex commercial risks, assess financial health, and craft tailored policy terms. You will mentor junior underwriters and collaborate with actuarial and claims teams to ensure profitability and regulatory alignment.

The role requires a strong background in commercial lines, risk analysis, and relationship building with brokers. A hybrid work setup and ongoing professional development are offered.