Reinsurance Underwriter

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Network Recruitment Full time

This is your chance to step into a high-energy environment where underwriting meets strategy. Youll be at the center of evaluating, structuring, and negotiating reinsurance deals that protect and empower the business. Its a role for someone who can blend sharp analysis with commercial flair perfect for those who enjoy puzzles, patterns, and people.Duties & Responsibilities:Facultative Reinsurance & Special Acceptances:Evaluate and decide on referrals that fall outside the UMA mandate.Arrange facultative reinsurance or special acceptances for risks above treaty limits.Ensure that all placements align with company underwriting guidelines.Reinsurance Renewals:Compile and circulate renewal packs in partnership with UMAs and internal stakeholders.Gather, review, and present accurate data to treaty reinsurers.Negotiate renewal terms and secure treaty support for all UMAs.Oversee the smooth completion of all administrative processes linked to renewals.Stakeholder & Treaty Management:Build and sustain strong working relationships with treaty and facultative reinsurers.Collaborate with UMAs and internal business partners to align strategies and support underwriting needs.Education & Experience:3+ years experience in reinsurance or insurance underwriting.Strong technical underwriting knowledge with exposure to treaty and/or facultative arrangements.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly. For more finance jobs, please visit



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