Strategic Underwriting Solutions Manager

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Old Mutual Full time

Old Mutual is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Underwriting Solutions Manager to drive growth and profitability in our complex portfolio of accounts. This role requires excellent leadership and underwriting skills, with a focus on delivering exceptional customer service and results.

About the Role

This position involves leading a team of underwriting managers to achieve performance targets and ensure quality controls are in place. You will work closely with business partners to implement sound underwriting practices, provide solutions for brokers and customers, and collaborate with stakeholders to build an efficient service model.

Main Responsibilities
  • Lead and Motivate the Team: Manage resources, human and financial, to achieve growth and profitability goals. Ensure accurate placement of reinsurance and implement changes as needed.
  • Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with statutory and legislative knowledge to resolve customer complaints and improve the customer experience.
  • Service Delivery: Identify and implement processes to manage achievement of service delivery goals, maintain quality outputs, and establish productive relationships with stakeholders.
  • Risk Management: Identify and implement controls to manage operational risks, report breaches or control failures, and make recommendations to senior management.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent NQF Level 5 qualification in general insurance.
  • Experience: 8-10 years in commercial or agri underwriting, 5-8 years leading a team of specialist underwriters, and 3-5 years dealing with brokers.
  • Skill: Strong leadership, underwriting, and communication skills.
Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum, based on experience and qualifications. Old Mutual offers a competitive benefits package, including medical aid, retirement funding, and annual bonuses.



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