Senior Underwriting Manager - Growth & Risk in Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance bonuses

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Leadership development

Career advancement

Central Pretoria location

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead the underwriting function, drive profitable growth, and enforce robust risk controls. You will manage a team of underwriters, set performance targets, and shape underwriting strategies for the local market.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a management role, strong leadership and analytical skills, and a CIP/ACII or similar qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in insurance underwriting
• At least 3 years in a management or supervisory role
• Strong leadership, team management, and motivational skills
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities
• In-depth knowledge of multiple insurance lines and risk assessment techniques

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the underwriting department, ensuring efficiency
• Develop, implement, and monitor underwriting policies and procedures
• Lead, train, and mentor a team of underwriters
• Analyze market trends and portfolio performance to identify opportunities and risks
• Set underwriting authority levels and manage escalation of complex cases
• Collaborate with sales, claims and product teams to ensure cohesive client service and offerings
• Review and approve large or complex risks with appropriate pricing and terms
• Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions as needed
• Represent underwriting in management meetings and contribute to strategic planning in Pretoria

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Decision making

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Risk

CIP/ACII preferred

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead the underwriting function, drive profitable growth, and enforce robust risk controls. You will manage a team of underwriters, set performance targets, and shape underwriting strategies for the local market.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in insurance underwriting, with at least 3 years in a management role, strong leadership and analytical skills, and a CIP/ACII or similar qualification.