Strategic Underwriting Manager – Lead High-Impact Team

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Career growth

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead our client’s underwriting team in Gauteng. You will set standards, drive profitable risk selection, and partner with sales, claims, and product teams to deliver on business goals.

This senior role demands 7+ years in underwriting, with supervisory experience, AU/CPCU advantageous, strong decision making and leadership. The position offers a competitive package and opportunities for growth in a dynamic insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement and 7+ years in underwriting.
• 3+ years in supervisory/management role.
• In-depth knowledge of property, casualty, life, and health lines.
• Strong risk management, financial analysis, and underwriting best practices.
• Proven leadership and staff development skills.
• Excellent decision-making, negotiation, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of insurance underwriters, setting performance goals and conducting reviews.
• Develop and implement underwriting policies, guidelines, and procedures for consistency and profitability.
• Review and approve complex or high-value applications, making sound risk assessment decisions.
• Monitor underwriting performance metrics and drive improvements with corrective actions.
• Collaborate with sales and claims to ensure alignment and provide underwriting support.
• Stay informed on market trends, regulatory changes, and competitor activities affecting underwriting.
• Manage underwriting aspects of new product development and enhancements.
• Conduct audits of underwriting files to ensure compliance and guideline adherence.
• Foster strong relationships with brokers and agents, delivering exceptional service.

Skills

Leadership

Underwriting

Risk assessment

Financial analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Insurance, or a related field

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Underwriting Manager to lead our client’s underwriting team in Gauteng. You will set standards, drive profitable risk selection, and partner with sales, claims, and product teams to deliver on business goals.

This senior role demands 7+ years in underwriting, with supervisory experience, AU/CPCU advantageous, strong decision making and leadership. The position offers a competitive package and opportunities for growth in a dynamic insurance