Senior Underwriter — Cape Town: Drive Profit & Growth

Placements24; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical and retirement benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Underwriter to join our client in Cape Town, offering an on-site role focused on assessing and pricing complex insurance risks. You will develop underwriting strategies, manage a diverse portfolio, and guide junior underwriters while aligning with profitability and policyholder needs.

The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Finance/Actuarial Science/Mathematics, 6–8 years of underwriting experience, and strong analytical and negotiation

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field.
• 6–8 years progressive underwriting experience.
• Proficiency in underwriting software and MS Office.
• Professional designations (ACII/FCII/CPD) are desirable.

Responsabilités

• Analyze and evaluate complex insurance risks across lines of business.
• Determine premiums, terms and conditions for new and renewal business.
• Develop and implement underwriting guidelines to hit profitability targets.
• Review and approve/decline applications based on risk and appetite.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and agents.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify trends or issues.
• Provide guidance to junior underwriters and other departments.
• Stay updated on market developments, regulatory changes, and competition.
• Collaborate with claims and actuarial teams to improve pricing accuracy.
• Contribute to product development and enhancement initiatives.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Decision making

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Formation

Tertiary qualification in Finance/Actuarial Science/Mathematics

Outils

Underwriting software

MS Office Suite

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Underwriter to join our client in Cape Town, offering an on-site role focused on assessing and pricing complex insurance risks. You will develop underwriting strategies, manage a diverse portfolio, and guide junior underwriters while aligning with profitability and policyholder needs.

The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in Finance/Actuarial Science/Mathematics, 6–8 years of underwriting experience, and strong analytical and negotiation