Senior Facultative Underwriter

5 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Munich Re Full time

**Senior Facultative Underwriter**:
**Location**
Johannesburg, South Africa

**Munich Reinsurance Company of Africa Limited (MRoA) has been operating in South Africa for 50 years, although the Munich Re (Group) was active on the Continent via Munich Re in Munich for some years prior to commencing the Southern African operation in Johannesburg in 1968. The Head Office of MRoA is in Johannesburg, with a client service Life office situated in Cape Town.**

Your job
- Developing and growing a sustainable book of business and exploiting new business potentials through active development of relationships with clients and brokers in South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and in major international markets
- Underwriting of facultative property business, including assessing of risk, evaluating and providing reinsurance terms and conditions, in accordance with the applicable underwriting authority, underwriting guidelines, internal directives, targets and client strategies.
- Developing innovative insurance solutions and products in addition to conventional covers in close cooperation with other business units.
- Organizing and conducting seminars/workshops for clients and internal staff, providing clients with value-added services.
- Organizing and conducting surveys of large/complex property risks for clients, including preparing internal and external reports (if required).
- Assisting the treaty team in evaluating special treaty acceptance requests team from a technical point of view as and when required.
- Investigating and evaluating portfolio performance and market analysis.
- Maintaining and expanding technical and market know-how.

**Profile**:

- Business degree and/or suitable insurance qualifications such as ACII/AIISA
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience in Facultative / Single Risk Property (Re) Insurance.
- Passion to actively seek out and conclude business opportunities.
- Conscientious business acumen, creativity.
- Expert communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
- Good IT and analytical skills.
- Entrepreneurial mind set with a passion for conducting business across the African continent.

About us
- Developing and growing a sustainable book of business and exploiting new business potentials through active development of relationships with clients and brokers in South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa and in major international markets
- Underwriting of facultative property business, including assessing of risk, evaluating and providing reinsurance terms and conditions, in accordance with the applicable underwriting authority, underwriting guidelines, internal directives, targets and client strategies.
- Developing innovative insurance solutions and products in addition to conventional covers in close cooperation with other business units.
- Organizing and conducting seminars/workshops for clients and internal staff, providing clients with value-added services.
- Organizing and conducting surveys of large/complex property risks for clients, including preparing internal and external reports (if required).
- Assisting the treaty team in evaluating special treaty acceptance requests team from a technical point of view as and when required.
- Investigating and evaluating portfolio performance and market analysis.
- Maintaining and expanding technical and market know-how.

Find out Who we are, What we do, Our Strategy and How we can Support & Reward you
Our business model is based on the combination of primary insurance and reinsurance under one roof. We take on risks worldwide of every type and complexity, and our experience, financial strength, efficiency and first-class service make us the first choice for all matters relating to risk. Our client relationships are built on trust and cooperation. If you would be interested in helping shape the future as part of one of our teams, we look forward to hearing from you.At Munich Re, we embrace, and value, the interaction of diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives and thought. This integration is our foundation. Of our open culture and spirit of partnership. Of how our teams are built and cultivated. Of how we are supported and developed. And at the centre of this interaction is each of us.



  • Johannesburg, South Africa Munich Re Full time

    **Property Facultative Underwriter**: Career Level 3 **Location** Johannesburg, South Africa **Munich Reinsurance Company of Africa Limited (MRoA) has been operating in South Africa for 50 years, although the Munich Re (Group) was active on the Continent via Munich Re in Munich for some years prior to commencing the Southern African operation in...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Munich Re Full time

    **Junior Facultative Property Underwriter**:**Non-Life Underwriting: Munich Reinsurance Company of Africa Limited** **Location**Johannesburg, South Africa Munich Reinsurance Company of Africa Limited (MRoA) has been operating in South Africa for 50 years, although the Munich Re (Group) was active on the Continent via Munich Re in Munich for some years...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Munich Re Full time

    We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Engineering Facultative Underwriter to contribute to the success of our Engineering Facultative Team at Munich Re. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for underwriting and managing facultative reinsurance portfolios in Property, Engineering, and Casualty risks across South Africa and Sub-Saharan...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Munich Re Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Underwriter to join our team in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in engineering and reinsurance, with the ability to assess risks and provide reinsurance terms and conditions.The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a sustainable book of facultative...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Munich Re Full time

    **Company** Munich Re **Location** Johannesburg, South Africa **Career Level 4** We are looking for a Senior Engineering Facultative Underwriter for our Engineering Facultative Team reporting to the Head of Facultative Underwriting. The Facultative Team is responsible for underwriting and ensuring the profitability of the single-risk facultative...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Munich Re Full time

    We are looking for a Senior Engineering Facultative Underwriter for our Engineering Facultative Team reporting to the Head of Facultative Underwriting. The Facultative Team is responsible for underwriting and ensuring the profitability of the single-risk facultative reinsurance portfolio for Property, Engineering, and Casualty risks in South Africa and...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Munich Re Full time

    Munich Re seeks a results-driven Senior Engineering Facultative Underwriter to lead our Engineering Facultative Team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing and managing single-risk facultative reinsurance portfolios in Property, Engineering, and Casualty risks across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.Your Key Accountabilities:Build...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Munich Re Full time

    We are looking for a Senior Engineering Facultative Underwriter for our Engineering Facultative Team reporting to the Head of Facultative Underwriting. The Facultative Team is responsible for underwriting and ensuring the profitability of the single-risk facultative reinsurance portfolio for Property, Engineering, and Casualty risks in South Africa and...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Munich Re Full time

    Munich Re seeks a seasoned Senior Engineering Facultative Underwriter to drive business growth and success in Sub-Saharan Africa. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing and managing single-risk facultative reinsurance portfolios in Property, Engineering, and Casualty risks.Your Key Objectives:Build a strong and sustainable facultative...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Antal International Full time

    Job Description You are **a qualified (re)insurance professional with 5 - 7 years reinsurance experience**. You have a deep knowledge and understanding of specialist lines of business, clients and markets, and client management in underwriting context. You recognize trends and understand the impact on underwriting, you are a strong communicator and...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Antal International Full time

    Job Description You recognize trends and understand the impact on underwriting, you are a strong communicator and negotiator, and you are solution-orientated with a focused, proactive, and efficient work style. The role is required to maintain consultative relationships with clients/markets in their portfolios, for the specific line of business, to monitor...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Mirror Images Full time

    The candidate must be experienced in the processing and production of all insurance documentation and well adversed in all Marine classes including Cargo, Goods In Transit, Stock Throughput, Hull & Machinery, Leisurecraft, Marine Liabilities and Facultative Placements. The role includes underwriting risks and performing tasks with limited supervision on...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Munich Re Full time

    We are seeking a Senior Engineering Facultative Underwriter to join our team at Munich Re. This key role is responsible for underwriting and ensuring the profitability of single-risk facultative reinsurance portfolios in Property, Engineering, and Casualty risks across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.Your Responsibilities:Develop and sustain a thriving...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Munich Re Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Lead Underwriter for Property, Engineering, and Casualty Risks in Sub-Saharan Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in engineering and reinsurance, with the ability to assess risks and provide reinsurance terms and conditions.The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our team in...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Santam Full time

    What will you do? A position of Senior Manager Group Underwriting Policy & Governance exists in Santam. This role may be based at Head Office Tygervalley or Alice Lane Sandton and reports directly to the Chief Underwriting Officer and has dotted line reporting to the Chief Risk Officer. To control the issuance of Underwriting Mandates across all business...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Gen Re Full time

    Shape Your Future With Us General Re Corporation, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., is a holding company for global reinsurance and related operations, with more than 2,000 employees worldwide. It owns General Reinsurance Corporation and General Reinsurance AG, which conducts business as Gen Re. Gen Re delivers reinsurance solutions to the...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa BAIR Recruitment Group Full time

    **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE** AT APPOINTMENT - Preferably an Engineering Degree or similar Engineering Qualification - Preferably 3 years on site management/supervision experience - Ideally 3 years Engineering Underwriting Experience - Experience in International Markets will be an advantage - FAIS Fit and Proper Compliant - FAIS Representative -...

  • Senior Underwriter

    2 weeks ago


    Johannesburg, South Africa PPS Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: This role reports to the Executive Underwriter. The Senior Life Underwriter is responsible for underwriting life, disability, critical illness, sickness and permanent incapacity cover within agreed underwriting authority limits. The incumbent will deal with technical and complex underwriting queries and/or complaints providing an...


  • Johannesburg, South Africa Santam Full time

    What will you do? This career Opportunity is available at SHA Risk Specialists a division of Santam for an Underwriting Assistant, who will be based at Illovo, Johannesburg. What will make you successful in this role? Underwriting Assistance - Draw monthly renewal list. - Check claims experience. - Send out renewal invitations / reminders. - Follow up on...


  • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Ebullient Recruitment Services Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking a senior property underwriter to join our team at Ebullient Recruitment Services. As a Senior Property Underwriter, you will be responsible for conducting thorough risk assessments and ensuring that all underwriting targets are met. You will also work closely with our underwriting team to identify and mitigate potential risks....