Senior Insurance Underwriting Leader — Hybrid, Growth

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1.400.000 - 2.100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits

Executive leadership training

Professional development

Generous leave provisions

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a seasoned Senior Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead our underwriting operations. You will set strategy, manage a team of underwriters, and drive profitable growth across commercial and personal lines.

The role requires deep SA market knowledge, strong leadership, and expertise in risk assessment, pricing strategies, and contracts. You will refine guidelines, monitor performance, and collaborate with claims, actuarial, and sales to achieve

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in insurance underwriting with progression in leadership.
• Experience across commercial and personal lines underwriting.
• Strong knowledge of SA regulatory environment.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day underwriting department operations.
• Develop and enforce underwriting policies and guidelines.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of underwriters.
• Analyze complex risks and decide on coverage, pricing and terms.
• Monitor performance against key metrics and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with claims, actuarial and sales to hit objectives.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Contribute to strategic planning and business development.
• Manage relationships with brokers and agents; provide underwriting support.
• Stay updated on market trends and emerging risks.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Team management

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification in Insurance/Finance/Business

Tools

Underwriting software

Analytics tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, is seeking a seasoned Senior Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead our underwriting operations. You will set strategy, manage a team of underwriters, and drive profitable growth across commercial and personal lines.

The role requires deep SA market knowledge, strong leadership, and expertise in risk assessment, pricing strategies, and contracts. You will refine guidelines, monitor performance, and collaborate with claims, actuarial, and sales to achieve