Senior Property Underwriter Manager

3 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Recruit Digital Full time

We are seeking an experienced Professional to manage our Commercial Property Portfolio.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving profitable growth within the company's risk appetite. This role involves managing a team of senior property underwriters and developing underwriting skills within the business. The Professional will report to the Head of Commercial Underwriting.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Drive profitable growth for the Commercial Property Portfolio
  • Manage a team of senior property underwriters in developing underwriting skills
  • Overall responsibility for the portfolio with regards to product, rate, and rule
  • Develop underwriting rules to balance customer needs with the company's risk appetite
  • Research and develop new Commercial insurance covers and products
  • Design rating tools and solutions for business partners
  • Manage the company's surveying function and property underwriting team
  • Support brokers and partners regarding property underwriting queries
  • Assist Segment Solutions teams as needed

Essential Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant insurance diploma
  • At least 10 years' experience in commercial underwriting
  • Proven track record of managing a specialist underwriting team for at least 5 years
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and building regulations


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