Head Of Underwriting

24 hours ago


Pretoria, South Africa King Price Insurance Full time

Overview Our Pretoria based client is seeking a visionary Head of Underwriting to lead Commercial and Agricultural Insurance portfolios. This is a unique opportunity to shape innovative risk solutions, drive sustainable growth, and set new standards of affordability and resilience in the underwriting space. Responsibilities Assess and underwrite commercial and agricultural risks in line with guidelines and sound judgment. Collaborate with brokers, reinsurers, and legal advisers to interpret complex contractual clauses. Drive continuous process improvement through new procedures and systems development. Produce accurate management information to support strategic decisions. Monitor global and local risk events impacting Commercial and Agri portfolios. Ensure underwriting services meet agreed service standards across all channels. Maintain robust data recording and compliance processes. Lead, mentor, and develop underwriting team members. Oversee pricing, product development, and reinsurance arrangements. Manage departmental budgets and ensure procurement compliance. Translate business strategies into operational plans and drive change effectively. Knowledge & Skills Strong leadership with the ability to inspire and manage teams in high‑pressure environments. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. Deep knowledge of commercial and agricultural insurance markets, regulations, and trends. Analytical and problem‑solving ability with proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Qualifications NQF Level 5 qualification in insurance or related field. RE5 (Representative Exam) and RE1 (Key Individual Exam). Class of Business (COB) certification for Commercial and Agricultural insurance. Minimum 8–10 years underwriting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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