Strategic Remote Insurance Underwriting Leader

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Remote work flexibility

Health & retirement benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead a remote underwriting division across South Africa. You will oversee the underwriting process, guide a remote team of underwriters, and shape risk appetite and pricing strategies to drive profitable growth.

Requirements include 8+ years in underwriting with 3+ years in management, strong leadership, and regulatory compliance expertise. Flexible remote work with competitive bonuses and benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in insurance underwriting with progression
• 3+ years in a management role
• Strong understanding of risk and pricing methodologies
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a remote underwriting team
• Develop and monitor underwriting policies and guidelines
• Analyze market trends to optimize strategies
• Ensure profitable growth and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with claims, actuarial and product teams
• Maintain high underwriting standards and risk controls

Skills

Remote team leadership

Strategic underwriting

Risk assessment & pricing

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Finance

Advanced degree or designation (plus)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Insurance Underwriting Manager to lead a remote underwriting division across South Africa. You will oversee the underwriting process, guide a remote team of underwriters, and shape risk appetite and pricing strategies to drive profitable growth.

Requirements include 8+ years in underwriting with 3+ years in management, strong leadership, and regulatory compliance expertise. Flexible remote work with competitive bonuses and benefits is offered.