Senior Remote Insurance Underwriter & Strategy Lead

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Remote work

Health insurance

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Insurance Underwriter to lead complex commercial lines underwriting in a fully remote role serving the Paarl region and beyond. You will set underwriting guidelines and mentor junior underwriters to drive profitability and growth across locations.

The role requires deep market knowledge, strong risk assessment, and the ability to collaborate with actuaries, claims, and sales teams to ensure sound underwriting practices and strategic direction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in insurance underwriting.
• Senior or lead capacity demonstrated.
• Expert knowledge of commercial lines and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Underwrite complex and high-value insurance risks with informed terms, conditions, and pricing.
• Develop and monitor underwriting strategies to achieve profitable growth.
• Mentor junior underwriters and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with actuaries, claims, and sales to analyze market trends.
• Identify emerging risks and adapt underwriting approaches to portfolio health.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Remote collaboration

Job description

Placements24 seeks a seasoned Senior Insurance Underwriter to lead complex commercial lines underwriting in a fully remote role serving the Paarl region and beyond. You will set underwriting guidelines and mentor junior underwriters to drive profitability and growth across locations.

The role requires deep market knowledge, strong risk assessment, and the ability to collaborate with actuaries, claims, and sales teams to ensure sound underwriting practices and strategic direction.