UMA Portfolio Growth & Partnerships Lead

Santam Insurance; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance firm in Sandton is seeking an experienced professional to manage their strategic portfolio of Underwriting Management Agencies (UMAs). This role involves overseeing financial and operational delivery, driving growth, and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing insurance businesses and a professional insurance qualification. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing outsourced insurance businesses, UMAs, or insurance partners.
• Proven exposure to reinsurance structuring and acquisition processes.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of strategic relationships with UMA partners.
• Negotiate business terms and contracts with UMA clients.
• Drive profit contribution of the UMA portfolio through strategic account development.
• Identify and secure new UMA partnerships and business opportunities.

Skills

Client-centric relationship management

Strong negotiation and contract management skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strategic and commercial thinking

In-depth knowledge of UMA business models

Technical insurance expertise

Understanding of compliance and regulatory frameworks

Strong financial acumen

High-level interpersonal skills

Project management skills

Education

Professional insurance qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

A leading insurance firm in Sandton is seeking an experienced professional to manage their strategic portfolio of Underwriting Management Agencies (UMAs). This role involves overseeing financial and operational delivery, driving growth, and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in managing insurance businesses and a professional insurance qualification. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.