Senior Underwriter

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

Hire Resolve's client is seeking a seasoned Underwriter to lead their team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Multi-Line underwriting, with a strong focus on evaluating complex risks and developing strategic partnerships throughout the Africa region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage complex risks and develop strategic partnerships in Africa
  • Evaluate risk selection and ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines
  • Foster strong relationships with brokers to drive profitable business growth
  • Coordinate with product experts to address complex risk requirements
  • Develop relationships with brokers to drive renewals and sales
  • Re-underwrite renewals for organic growth and profitability
  • Maintain effective broker relationships to attract and retain business
  • Ensure compliance with underwriting processes and administrative tasks
  • Analyze data for risk selection and coverage approval
  • Recommend improvements for productivity and profitability
  • Decline unsuitable risks and document appropriately
  • Ensure timely issuance of policy transactions
  • Meet goals for new business within company guidelines
  • Service and re-underwrite renewal policies as needed
  • Provide timely and professional customer service
  • Maintain knowledge of underwriting principles
  • Participate in product development and process improvements
  • Train underwriting assistants for career development

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in specialist underwriting, specifically in Multi-Line underwriting
  • Strong product knowledge and understanding of industry segmentation and applicable risk exposures
  • Proficiency in underwriting procedures, insurance terminology, and rating principles
  • Advantageous experience in General Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Financial Lines
  • Strong influencing and relationship management skills
  • Ability to adapt to different country cultures
  • Willingness to travel internationally
  • Openness to developing new underwriting experience with new products
  • Business management and self-management skills
  • Good communication skills, including writing and presentation
  • Strong negotiation skills (internal and external)
  • Sales and marketing experience
  • Analytical skills for interpreting data related to assigned risks
  • Solutions-driven approach
  • Well-presented and representative of the company's image
  • Intermediate proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Career-oriented mindset
  • Ability to work overtime and attend functions

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