Casualty Treaty Underwriter

Recruiter:

HR Emporium

Job Ref:

Casualty Treaty Unde..

Date posted:

Friday, April 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Highly Negotiable

SUMMARY:
Excellent opportunity to join one of leaders in the re-insurance industry.

POSITION INFO:

YOUR JOB

Acquire, assess, underwrite, quote and negotiate proportional and non-proportional Casualty Treaty business in the Sub Saharan African markets directly and through brokers
Provide tailor made solutions and ensure a profitable portfolio
Check contract wordings and conditions according to MR underwriting guidelines
Cultivate relationships with cedants and brokers for business development purposes and exploit new business potential through these sources
Conduct market and portfolio analyses, and prepare reports
Negotiate with clients on product-related topics and other class-specific issues in liaison with client management
Support actively in the execution of opinion leadership on selected class-specific topics (e.g. internal and external training sessions, seminars, workshops, specialist presentations, publications, interviews)

YOUR PROFILE

University degree in law-related discipline, mathematics/statistics, economics, or degree with a recognized governing body of insurance qualifications ( e.g. ACII/FCII)
Minimum 5 years underwriting experience, in-depth knowledge of reinsurance and primary insurance in all Casualty classes of business (PA, Motor, and Liabilities)
Very good level of pricing experience and know-how in wordings
Sound analytical skills
Good communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and willingness to share knowledge within the team
High level of commitment and ability to work under pressure
Solution-oriented with a proactive, efficient and independent work style
Willingness to travel
Fluent in English; French and/or Portuguese language skills would be highly desired

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