Senior Commercial Underwriter Lead (Cape Town)

Placements24; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

This role comes with a highly-competit

Bonus structure tied to performance

Health insurance including medical and

Pension fund

Professional development and industry

Generous paid time off

Wellness programs

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Underwriter for Commercial Lines to guide underwriting operations, set pricing strategies, and lead a team of underwriters.

You will analyze market trends, maintain a robust book, and collaborate with brokers while ensuring regulatory compliance. This senior role offers influence over underwriting policy and opportunities to shape the company’s strategic direction in the dynamic SA insurance market.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years in commercial lines underwriting with leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of property, casualty and specialty lines.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to develop underwriting strategies and policies.

Aufgaben

• Lead and mentor a team of commercial lines underwriters.
• Develop and implement underwriting strategies to drive profitable growth.
• Evaluate and price complex commercial risks with appropriate terms.
• Analyze market dynamics and industry trends.
• Build relationships with brokers and agents.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Conduct case reviews and provide underwriting guidance.
• Approve or decline risks based on criteria.
• Contribute to product development and enhancements.
• Monitor portfolio performance and take corrective actions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Risk assessment

Underwriting systems

Financial statement analysis

Industry knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance

CIP designation

FLMI designation

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead Underwriter for Commercial Lines to guide underwriting operations, set pricing strategies, and lead a team of underwriters.

You will analyze market trends, maintain a robust book, and collaborate with brokers while ensuring regulatory compliance. This senior role offers influence over underwriting policy and opportunities to shape the company’s strategic direction in the dynamic SA insurance market.