Senior Multi-Line Underwriter

7 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Senior Multi-Line Underwriter to join their team in the Africa region. The ideal candidate will have strong product knowledge and a deep understanding of industry segmentation and applicable risk exposures.



The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex risks, developing strategic partnerships, and evaluating risk selection to ensure compliance with underwriting guidelines. They will also be expected to analyze data to support decision-making and contribute to continuous process improvements.



Key Responsibilities:


  • Champion partnerships and relationships in Africa
  • Coordinate complex risks with product experts
  • Follow underwriting mandates and company guidelines for profitability
  • Approve risk selection within product line boundaries
  • 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
  • Keep accurate records and ensure compliance with standards
  • Perform other necessary operational duties


Requirements:


  • Specialist underwriting experience with at least five years in specific product lines
  • Strong product knowledge and understanding of industry segmentation and applicable risk exposures
  • Enquiring mind to gather additional information for effective risk assessment
  • 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


Hire Resolve is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from experienced underwriters who are passionate about delivering exceptional results and building strong relationships in the Africa region.



Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting new opportunity.

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