Senior Underwriting Manager - Commercial Lines (Remote • Bonus)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Private medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional training & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Underwriting Manager to lead the Commercial Lines division. Based in Gauteng, the role focuses on steering underwriting strategies, risk selection, and profitability while leading a team of experienced underwriters.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in commercial lines underwriting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ACII considered a strong plus. The role collaborates with claims, sales, and other departments to drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
• ACII certification highly advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in commercial lines underwriting, with at least 3 years in leadership.
• In-depth knowledge of commercial insurance products (property, casualty, liability, professional indemnity).
• Strong leadership, analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with South African regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of commercial lines underwriters.
• Develop underwriting strategies, policies and procedures to achieve profitability and growth targets.
• Oversee risk assessment and pricing of complex commercial risks.
• Monitor underwriting performance and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with claims, sales and marketing to support growth and retention.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and internal controls.
• Represent underwriting in senior management meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Risk assessment

Underwriting strategy

Commercial lines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, or related field

ACII

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Underwriting Manager to lead the Commercial Lines division. Based in Gauteng, the role focuses on steering underwriting strategies, risk selection, and profitability while leading a team of experienced underwriters.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in commercial lines underwriting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ACII considered a strong plus. The role collaborates with claims, sales, and other departments to drive growth.