Head of Underwriting

SUMMARY:
Position: Underwriting Leader
Location: Gauteng

We’re seeking an exceptional Underwriting Leader to drive innovation and efficiency in our underwriting and conversions teams. If you have strong short-term insurance experience, are highly analytical, and thrive in a leadership role, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

POSITION INFO:
Your Mission
You’ll oversee the technical underwriting and conversions teams, ensuring seamless operations and strategic alignment. By optimizing processes, fostering collaboration, and implementing cutting-edge strategies, you’ll ensure effective risk assessment, portfolio management, and profitability.

What Sets You Apart?
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree
FAIS and RE compliance preferred.
Experience:
8+ years of experience, with at least 4 years in senior management.
Strong short-term insurance expertise is crucial.
Proven ability to lead technical underwriting and conversions teams.

Skills:
Strategic, analytical, and innovative problem-solving abilities.
Exceptional leadership with a talent for building high-performing teams.
Comprehensive knowledge of risk evaluation and underwriting best practices.

Your Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Design and implement underwriting strategies to support business growth.
Analyze market trends and industry developments to drive innovation.
Collaborate with leadership to align underwriting operations with broader goals.
Operational Excellence:
Optimize processes within underwriting and conversions teams to ensure efficiency.
Maintain robust risk assessment frameworks and decision-making protocols.
Build and nurture a high-performing team committed to excellence.
Profitability:
Enhance client retention and drive new business growth through effective underwriting solutions.
Partner with stakeholders to achieve profitability targets and operational goals.
Compliance & Risk Management:
Ensure all underwriting practices comply with regulatory and industry standards.
Proactively monitor and manage risks associated with underwriting activities.

What You’ll Gain
Lead a talented team and make a significant impact on organizational success.
Be at the forefront of innovation in the underwriting space.
Thrive in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of underwriting?
Apply now to be part of a team where your expertise drives results! 🌟

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