Senior Marine Underwriter — Risk & Growth

AIG; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global insurance leader is seeking a Senior Underwriter for marine business. This role involves underwriting, risk assessment, and managing marine portfolio accounts in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of marine underwriting experience and must possess strong communication and relationship building skills. You will develop programs, negotiate terms, and work with a network of brokers, all while ensuring operational efficiency and compliance within the team’s objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years marine underwriting experience in line of business.
• Previous underwriting experience preferred; other relevant experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite marine business through a rigorous risk assessment process.
• Develop and negotiate large programs by motivating limits and policy structures.
• Manage marine portfolio accounts for profitable and sustainable growth.

Skills

Underwriting experience

Strong communication skills

Networking skills

Customer orientation

Education

Graduate level degree in business, economics, insurance or marketing

Insurance qualification

FAIS compliant

Job description

A global insurance leader is seeking a Senior Underwriter for marine business. This role involves underwriting, risk assessment, and managing marine portfolio accounts in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of marine underwriting experience and must possess strong communication and relationship building skills. You will develop programs, negotiate terms, and work with a network of brokers, all while ensuring operational efficiency and compliance within the team’s objectives.