Commercial Underwriting Lead

3 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Recruit Digital Full time

Recruit Digital requires a skilled Professional to lead their Commercial Underwriting Department.

This role entails managing a Commercial Property Portfolio to achieve profitable growth within the company's risk appetite. The successful candidate will oversee a team of senior property underwriters and develop underwriting skills within the business. They will report to the Head of Commercial Underwriting.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the Commercial Property Portfolio meets profit and growth targets
  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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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