Senior Underwriting Manager – Lead Risk & Team

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead the underwriting team in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on maintaining risk appetite, overseeing processes, and driving operational efficiency.

You will manage a team of underwriters, set performance standards, and collaborate with sales, claims and actuarial to support strategic objectives. This leadership position offers opportunities to influence pricing models and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• ACII/FLMI qualifications are highly desirable.
• 7+ years in insurance underwriting with at least 3 years in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the underwriting department.
• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of underwriters.
• Develop, implement, and enforce underwriting policies and procedures.
• Ensure underwriting decisions align with risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with sales, claims, and actuarial departments.
• Review and approve complex risks beyond standard authority.
• Contribute to pricing models and underwriting tools.
• Manage workload distribution and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Communication

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration

ACII

FLMI

Tools

Underwriting software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead the underwriting team in Mahikeng, North West. The role focuses on maintaining risk appetite, overseeing processes, and driving operational efficiency.

You will manage a team of underwriters, set performance standards, and collaborate with sales, claims and actuarial to support strategic objectives. This leadership position offers opportunities to influence pricing models and tools.